CanDo Theraputty Standard Exercise Putty Features
- TheraPutty is available in 6 color-coded firmness levels ranging from xx-soft (tan) for weak hands to x-firm (black) for strong hands
- Stays together without crumbling
- Gluten, casein, and latex-free; non-toxic if swallowed
- Convenient easy-to-open plastic containers
- Improves fine motor skills and decreases stress
What are the different resistance levels?
Indications
- Rehabilitation: It can be used to help people recover from injuries, surgeries, or conditions that affect the hands and fingers, such as arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Fitness: It can be used by athletes, musicians, or anyone looking to improve grip strength and hand dexterity.
- Stress relief: Squeezing the putty can help release tension and promote relaxation.
- Sensory integration: The different colors and textures of the putty can help stimulate the senses and improve sensory processing.
Frequently Bought Together
- CanDo Twist-N-Bend Flexible Exercise Bar
- CanDo Theraputty Exercise Putty Containers And Lids
- CanDo Puttycise Theraputty Tools
Theraputty Hand Exercises
- Hand Flexion:
- Place putty in the palm at the base of the fingers.
- Squeeze with your fingers into the putty like you are making a fist.
- Release fingers, reshape putty, and repeat the process.
- Finger Extension:
- Roll putty into the cylinder and wrap putty around a bent finger.
- Hold the putty with the other hand and try extending the bent finger.
- The thickness of the putty held over the fingertip controls the degree of resistance.
- Finger Scissor:
- Roll Therapy Putty into a ball shape.
- Place between two fingers and squeeze them together in a scissor-like motion.
- Reshape putty and repeat.
- Finger Grip:
- Make a hook with fingertips and place the putty ball between fingertips and palm.
- Press fingertips into putty.
- Finger Spread:
- Form putty into a pancake shape.
- Place on a table or mold over fingertips while fingers are bunched together.
- Try to spread your fingers apart.
- Finger Pinch:
- Roll putty into a ball shape.
- Pinch between the thumb and fingertips.
- This exercise can also be performed with the thumb and each finger separately.
- Reshape putty and repeat.
- Thumb Press:
- Roll putty into a ball and place it in the palm of your hand.
- Press the thumb into the putty towards the small finger.
- Reshape putty and repeat.
- Thumb Extension:
- Wrap putty around the tip of the thumb while it is bent.
- Hold the loose ends and try to straighten (extend) your thumb.
- Thumb Pinch:
- Make a fist and put the putty between your thumb and index finger.
- Pinch putty with thumb towards the inside of index finger.
- Thumb Adduction:
- Press the putty with your thumb against your index finger with your hand open.
- Reshape the putty and repeat the exercise.
- Scissor Spread:
- Wrap CanDo Therapy Putty around the tops of two fingers while they are together.
- Spread fingers apart.
How to remove putty stains from fabric and carpeting?
- Scrape off excess putty with a dull knife or metal spoon
- Spray with WD-40 and let it stand a few minutes
- Respray; wipe off the stain with cotton balls
- Wipe the remaining residue with a damp sponge or cloth moistened with dish soap
- To remove from hair: Massage baby oil or smooth peanut butter on the area containing the putty and gently run a comb through it
