Neofect Extender - Finger Training & Rehab Orthotics, Minimizes Spasticity, Stretch & Functional Grasp, Prevents Stiffness for Stroke, TBI, Increased Muscle Tone, Hemiplegia (Medium Left) Left, Medium
Neofect Extender - Finger Training & Rehab Orthotics, Minimizes Spasticity, Stretch & Functional Grasp, Prevents Stiffness for Stroke, TBI, Increased Muscle Tone, Hemiplegia (Medium Left)
NEOFECT Extender is a positioning tool for those with mild hand spasticity or weakness. With customizable tension straps the extender helps reduce spasticity by encouraging the fingers into an extended open hand position. The finger strapping can also be reversed to support secure grip while holding an object. EXTENDER PLUS assists joint motion to maximize functional performance. The tension of the elastic straps located along each finger can be adjusted to assist with the finger/thumb extension needed to release an object from a user’s grasp. The user can customize the amount of assistance and the it provides to allow an affected hand to better perform functional movements. EXTENDER BASIC is a positioning tool for those with mild hand spasticity or weakness. With customizable tension straps the extender helps reduce spasticity by encouraging the fingers into an extended open hand position. FEATURES Silicone covered finger surfaces improve traction during grasping. A non-slip liner minimizes migration during exercises & functional hand movements.Chamude material provides ventilation and antibiotic properties which allow for comfortable long wear. The exposed palm is designed to increase breathability & to make it easier to put on & take off. hand-washable Decrease Finger/Wrist Spasticity It has an ergonomic design that features a wrist extension strap that secures the wrist in a functional position. Clinically proved extension assist tension straps are located at the Finger Tips for all digits and assist with extending the fingers and thumb following grasping.Can be used for wrist & hand spasticity, with customizable straps the extender helps reduce spasticity by encouraging the fingers into an extended open hand position, Read more What is Spastic Hand? Spasticity is a form of hypertonia, or increased muscle tone. This results in stiff muscles which can make movement difficult or even impossible. Muscles appear stiff because the messages to the muscles are sent incorrectly through the damaged part of the brain When a muscle is affected by spasticity, the faster the limb is moved, the stiffer it seems Spasticity is seen in a number of different conditions including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and multiple sclerosis People may have difficulty moving from one position to another and controlling individual muscles or muscle groups needed for performing certain tasks like handling objects or speaking Neofect Extender is a positioning tool for those with hand muscle stiffen or tighten Can determine the position of each finger by adjusting the strap tension Reversible soft touch velcro straps allow the user to reinforce their grip on objects during functional grasp activities The exposed palm design is applied to increase breathability and to make it easier to put on/take off. What after Spasticity Decreased? getting dressed washing and toileting oneself eating or drinking writing manipulating objects Read more Adjustment in flexion/extension fingers and wrist Users can fix the degree of bending of the finger with the strap. This greatly helps to ease stiffness in early phase stroke patients.While stiffness-easing products(splint) use hard materials to fix the movement of the fingers, the Extender has a fabric strap that allows adjustment in tension for each finger.By fixing the angle of the wrist in the extension position, it helps ease stiffness. with Electrical stimulus. A patient needs some ability to flex & extend their fingers. In addition, electrical stimulus can accompany a therapy session to increase muscle activity in patients with minimal wrist/finger extension. Silicone finger grip material Designed to support easy hold of things even with weak or imperfect grasp. Open-palm design Open-palm design is easy to put on for patients with impaired hands.Also it makes easier to put on for patients suffering from stiffening of the hands, and sensory training is possible through the palm while wearing the glove. Read more What is different Extender Basic and Plus? Extender Plus - a hand function training tool for assisting joint motion. We recommend it for people in moderate-mild hand spasticity. Extender Basic - a positioning tool for mild-moderate hand spasticity and weakness. It will help your fingers open with the anti spastic strap. Read more SIZE Please measure your middle finger length to determine glove size. Small: Middle finger is between 2.4 - 2.7 inchesMedium: Middle finger is between 2.8 to 3.1 inchesLarge: Middle finger is between 3.2 to 3.5 inches Product size is very important for proper function. Read more
Product Features
- Neofect Extender is a positioning tool for those with mild hand spasticity or weakness. With customizable tension straps the extender helps reduce spasticity by encouraging the fingers into an extended open hand position. The finger strapping can also be reversed to support secure grip while holding an object.
- It has an ergonomic design that features a wrist extension strap that secures the wrist in a functional position. Clinically proven extension assist tension straps are located at the Finger Tips for all digits and assist with extending the fingers and thumb following grasping.
- Can be used for wrist & hand spasticity, with customizable straps the extender helps reduce spasticity by encouraging the fingers into an extended open hand position,
- Can determine the position of each finger by adjusting the strap tension. / Reversible soft touch velcro straps allow the user to reinforce their grip on objects during functional grasp activities. / The exposed palm design is applied to increase breathability and to make it easier to put on/take off.
- Silicone covered finger surfaces improve traction during grasping. / A non-slip liner minimizes migration during exercises & functional hand movements./ hand-washable
Buy with confidence as this product comes with 18 months full local warranty in Australia & New Zealand (unless otherwise stated in the overview).
This product also comes with the benefits of the CocoonPower Warranty. For further details please read our Warranty Guidelines.
You can also purchase 3 Year Extended Care. If you are interested please see our Extended Care Information.