The Puttycise Exercise Putty Tools by Fabrication Enterprises is an assortment of tools that can be used with therapy putty to perform certain movements and exercises. These tools simulate a challenging experience for the patients because they are shaped after commonly used everyday objects, which conditions them to use these objects in daily life. Puttycise exercises can teach patients to open a door, tighten a jar, push a lid onto a container, tighten a valve, hold a glass of water, and open makeup containers. Kits can be purchased with or without a carry bag. Both kit options include all five tools; the Peg, Key, Knob Turn, L-Bar, and Cap. Instead of a full kit, each one can be purchased individually. Carry bags allow these useful tools to be taken nearly anywhere. The manual lays out specific exercises for patients to try, including the Weight Bearing Push, the C Grip, and the FPL Turn.
Puttycise tools are designed to be used with Theraputty which is a rehabilitation tool used to build hand muscle strength, improve dexterity, and decrease stress. Using these tools helps individuals master using simple objects. In addition, the putty comes in different difficulties to really help build strength in the hands. Putty is not included with these tools and will need to be bought separately. Puttycise kits can be beneficial for chronic conditions or as a way to enhance recovery.
Tool |
Dimensions |
Weight |
Knob Turn tool |
3" x 3" x 5" |
0.4 lbs |
L-bar tool |
3" x 3" x 8" |
0.4 lbs |
Peg Turn tool |
3" x 3" x 3" |
0.4 lbs |
Key Turn tool |
1" x 2" x 4" |
0.4 lbs |
Cap Turn tool |
1" x 2" x 4" |
0.4 lbs |