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Some ideas on how to use Finger Loop and Wraparound Weights
These ideas are useful for people with (but not limited to): Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Stroke, Brain injury, Essential Tremor, Low muscle tone, and Parkinson's
- Develop Strength- This is probably one of the most obvious use of weights. Useful for rehabilitation, our weights are much lighter than other weights. Use as many Wraparound weights as required, or a combination of Finger Loop and Wraparound weights for weight training. The wraparound weights can be used on both the legs and arms.
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Raise awareness of an extremity- The use of a hand weight can alert the brain to enable function through awareness. Useful for people who experience decreased proprioceptive awareness (body awareness in relation to their other body parts) and reduced kinesthetic awareness (movement and coordination of movement).
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Stabilise a tremor- Weight on the hands and/or wrist can help stabilise a tremor in the hand to help improve function for eating, drinking, or writing.
4. Improve gait and balance- Weight on the hand and/or wrist can help with balance and can improve gait when walking. Weights can improve arm swing and pelvis movement to improve walking.
5. Other uses- Wraparound weights can also be used on places other than arms and legs. Join multiple sets together and wear them in the following ways: Around your hat, as a sash, around your waist... Due to the fact that they Velcro to to themselves, the possibilities are only limited by your innovation.
