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Fine Motor Exercise Dexterity Trainer:
Remove palm bar. Place tension knob between thumb
and index fingertips. Slowly rotate counter-clockwise until the tension dial reaches the top.
Reverse motion until the tension dial reaches the bottom. Switch fingers and repeat until com-
pleted with each finger.
Thumb Opposition:
Place the curved end of the palm bar over the base of the small finger with
the base of the thumb resting on the end button (4). Flex thumb in a downward motion toward
the base of the small finger. Note: To keep the unit steady, hold the VariGrip™ with the other
hand. Place the curved end of the palm bar over the base of the small finger with the base of
the thumb resting on the end button (4). Flex thumb in a downward motion toward the base of
the small finger. Note: To keep the unit steady, hold the VariGrip™ with the other hand.
Thumb Trainer for Texting & Gaming:
Remove palm bar. Interlock fingers. Stand the unit right
side up, resting on the interlocked fingers so that thumbs are resting on Buttons 1 and 2. Press
Button 1 with thumb, followed by Button 2 with other thumb. Move first thumb to Button 3, and
second thumb to Button 4. Continue alternating thumbs to different buttons in a smooth rhythmic
motion, as if playing an instrument.
Thumb Flexion:
Thumb Tip: Place the middle of the fingers on the palm bar and the TIP of the
thumb on the second or third button (whichever is more comfortable). Flex the thumb down
towards the fingers. Thumb Base: Follow the above instructions except place the BASE of the
thumb on the second or third button (whichever is more comfortable). While holding the thumb
tip straight out, flex the base of the thumb. Note: For increased resistance, place thumb in the
center of the second and third buttons and flex the second and third buttons and flex.
Key Pinch:
Place the curved end of the bar on the side of the bent index finger and the thumb
on Button 1. With the tip of the thumb slightly bent, begin to flex.
Intrinsic Plus Position:
Place the indented center of the palm bar at the base of the thumb with
the numbered buttons resting at the base of the fingers (1 for index, 2 for middle, 3 for ring, and
4 for small). While holding the tips of the fingers straight out, bend only the base of all the
fingers and the thumb toward the center of the unit at the same time. If needed, use other hand
to stabilize VariGrip™.