Product Description

Thera-Band Hand Exercisers are specially formulated polymer-based* exercisers to be had in progressive levels of resistance in five translucent colors. Two sizes (standard and extra large) accommodate most hand sizes. They are used for hand, finger and forearm strengthening, in addition to hot and cold therapy. Progressive resistance in different levels of compression allow each exercise to be geared to the patient. Use the usual size hand exerciser for smaller hands. The Extra Large size used to be designed for arthritis sufferers and people with larger hands who are undergiong physical therapy or strength training. An elongated ball, it is one-third larger than the oringinal hand exerciser. Heat in a microwave for 5 second increments and test to find the ideal time for each microwave unit (all microwaves are different), regularly not more than 15 seconds maximum. Cool the Hand Exerciser in a refrigerator for 1.5 to 2 hours. The softer yellow and red models fill the gap between putty and spring devices and They are not as messy as putty. *The Hand Exerciser is made of a patented non-latex polymer developed specifically to allow full range of motion of the hand and fingers with a consistent resistance during the exercise.
8lbs Force at 50% Compression
Use the EXTRA LARGE (XL) SIZE for larger hands or for people with arthritis or limited hand mobility, and the STANDARD SIZE hand exerciser for smaller hands
For hand, finger and forearm strengthening
Allows full range of motion with consistent resistance during the range
Will also be heated or cooled