Hand and forearm strengthening device and methods of use

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a therapeutic hand and forearm strengthening device which permits a user to exercise and strengthen specifically isolated hand and forearm muscles, tendons and ligaments in a number of different ways depending on the specific exercise and device configuration chosen by the user. Another object of the present disclosure also provides methods of therapeutically treating a user's hand and forearm using a device according to the present disclosure.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 986,643, filed on Nov. 9, 2007 in the name of Wagner, J. and Heasty, L., and entitled “Hand and Forearm Strengthening Device” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 982,515, filed on Oct. 25, 2007 in the name of Wagner J. and Heasty, L., and entitled “Hand and Forearm Strengthening Device.”FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure relates, generally, to therapeutic hand strengthening tools, and more particularly, to an occupational therapy device which is designed for the therapeutic rehabilitation or general strengthening of a person's hand and / or forearm.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The hands are an extremely delicate, complicated part of the human body. When healthy, hands are exceptionally useful, and as a practical matter, they are indispensable if an individual is to function effectively in modern society. However, physic...

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Problems solved by technology

The hands are an extremely delicate, complicated part of the human body.

However, physical damage, even if minor, can wreak devastating havoc on the function of the hands.

Such damage can occur in many ways, including physical damage as those caused by a traumatic accident, or events that effect one's ability to function the hand, as in cases such as traumatic cerebral events like a stroke.

In particular, subjects who suffer such traumatic loss of hand function typically lose their ability to perform basic daily functions that require the gripping capabilities of the hand, such as turning a door knob, untwisting a jar lid, or even turning a key.

However, none of these devices or techniques, prior to the present disclosure, conveniently provide quick and effective re-development and strengthening of these grasping manipulations that are an essential maneuver accomplished by the hands.

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