GripAble. User Manual Pro
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For all use, the recommended
user position is seated in
an upright posture with the
shoulder adducted, elbow at
90 degrees, forearm
horizontal to the ground and
unsupported as shown here.
In some clinical situations this will not be possible. The therapist will need to
adapt to the physical capacity of the user. For example, in the presence of
altered tone, the arm may need to be supported and/or resting in the lap. For
users with specific movement disorders, GripAble may need to be placed on
a table. It is for the therapist to design and advise advantageous treatment
positions. Place the black wrist lanyard around the wrist to prevent accidental
dropping of GripAble.
Grip and release activities are designed with
the GripAble placed in the hand with the
forearm in mid pro/supination (with the thumb
uppermost).
Wrist flexion/extension activities are designed
with the GripAble placed in the hand with the
forearm in full pronation (palm down). Where
possible, the starting position is in neutral.
Wrist radial/ulnar deviation activities are
designed with the GripAble placed in the hand
with the forearm in mid pro/supination (thumb
uppermost). Where possible, the starting
position is in neutral.
Supination/pronation activities are designed
to have the GripAble in the hand with the
forearm starting in mid pro/supination (thumb
uppermost) and move into further pronation
and supination range from this position.
POSITIONING
DURING USE
