CanDo Digi-Flex Hand And Finger Exerciser

Digi Flex Finger Exercise Tool Features

• Exercise pamphlet
• Also, builds hand and forearm strength
• Stronger fingers cannot compensate for weaker ones
• Progressive color-coded resistance gives patient positive feedback
• Upper and lower spring design allows more flexibility for all hand motions

Exercises For DigiFlex Exerciser

• Exercises should be done at a slow, comfortable pace. Suggested exercises follow
   
• Gross Grasp: Place the middle of the fingers on the buttons with the finger tips wrapped over the top. Positioning the hook of the ergonomic palm bar over the web space between the thumb and index finger, flex the thumb and all fingers toward the center of the unit as if making a fist
   
• Hook Position: Place finger tips on individual buttons and position ergonomic palm bar with the hook over the web space between the thumb and index finger. Keeping finger tips slightly bent, flex all fingers toward the center of the unit
   
• Key Pinch: Place the hook of the ergonomic palm bar on the inside of the bent index finger. With the tip of the thumb slightly bent, flex the thumb on the first button
   
• Trigger Pinch: Loosely hold the unit vertically with the buttons toward the fingers and the hook of the ergonomic palm bar positioned over the web space between the thumb and index finger. With the middle of the index finger, press the second button as if squeezing a trigger
   
• Tip-to-Tip Pinch: Place the tip of the thumb on the center of the ergonomic palm bar. Position the finger to be exercised on one of the center buttons. Keeping both tips slightly bent, flex the thumb and the finger being exercised toward the center of the unit at the same time
   
• Fingertip Flexion: Place all finger tips on their own button, with the tip of the thumb on the center of the ergonomic base. Keeping all finger tips bent, flex the thumb and all the fingers toward the center of the unit at the same time

Precautions to take while using CanDo Digi-Flex Exerciser

• If the individual is being treated for a hand disorder, specific exercises and the intensity and number of repetitions should be approved by a healthcare professional
• Following injury or surgery, consult a health care professional before performing exercises
• If unusual swelling, skin discoloration or discomfort occurs, use should be discontinued and a health care professional consulted.