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geek84
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Good morning folks
Could someone kindly advice where I could purchase DIY household maintenance tools such as hammers, screw drivers, pliers, chisels etc for use by individuals who have weak hands and fingers and can't grip or turn/twist the tools in the normal manner?
Thanks in advance
Could someone kindly advice where I could purchase DIY household maintenance tools such as hammers, screw drivers, pliers, chisels etc for use by individuals who have weak hands and fingers and can't grip or turn/twist the tools in the normal manner?
Thanks in advance
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Not not off the top of my head, but I have found that having poor grip and strength in my hands I am unable to use such tools and even when using power tools to secure screws I have damaged the fixing item or surrounding area, have goggled you request on line?
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Thanks wilko
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Any more suggestions from you kind folk out there, greatly appreciated.
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Hi @geek84 , As I have been a D.I.Y Person all my life the best I found to use now are a lightweight cordless Drill , and lightweight cordless screwdriver , I have found much better on the hand ,fingers .
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Thanks top shoes
Can you recommend any retailers which specifically sell DIY tools for individuals who have weak hands fingers together with a weak grip?
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Hi @geek84 , sorry can not help you , think you might have to look around on the internet , that will be your best bet
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Hi @geek84
Whilst a range of gardening tool for disabled people are readily available (see: http://www.carryongardening.org.uk/shop/default.aspx ) the market in DIY tools for people with dexterity and grip issues is yet to be addressed.
The introduction of light weight battery powered tools has made things easier for some people. T-bars and rackets can also sometimes be of assistance to those with reduced strength.
There are general products on the market that can sometimes be used to adapt a specific tool making it easier to use by a specific individual, such as (examples):
mouldable putty: https://sugru.com/
handlebar grips and tapes: https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/handlebars-ends-grips-tape
foam tubing: http://www.remingtonmedical.com/product/detail/B301
Organisations like REMAP https://www.remap.org.uk/ and https://www.demand.org.uk/ may be able to help find solutions.
Unfortunately, (as far as I am aware) there isn't yet a range of DIY tools specifically designed and marketed for people with grip and dexterity issues.
Best Wishes
Jean
Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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Thanks very much for your reply, Jean.
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JeanWhat makes you say that DIY tools for people with dexterity and grip issues is yet to be addressed?Surely, there may be developments/inventions in (perhaps) other countries to help individuals with grip and dexterity issues and these items could (perhaps) be bought online?
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geek84 said:JeanWhat makes you say that DIY tools for people with dexterity and grip issues is yet to be addressed?Surely, there may be developments/inventions in (perhaps) other countries to help individuals with grip and dexterity issues and these items could (perhaps) be bought online?
Best Wishes
JeanJean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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Thanks Jean
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Good morningCan you be kind enough to give me details of any groups/societies/associations for individuals who suffer from manual dexterity ?Thanks
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Hi @geek84
Sorry I don't know of any groups etc specifically supporting people with manual dexterity issues. There are lots of different clinical reasons why a person may have been born with difficulties using their hands or acquired difficulties at some point during their lifetime. (some examples: cerebral palsy, stroke, arthritis/inflammation, trauma to the hand/arm etc). Some of those clinical reasons will have condition specific groups ( such as the Stroke Association or Arthritis Care) but their focus will be on that condition generally not on the manual dexterity issues in isolation.
If the issues with your grip are causing you general difficulties in being able to do the tasks you want or need to do, you could ask your GP to refer you to an Occupational Therapist run Hand Clinic at the hospital to see if there is anything they can advise which will improve your grip etc.
Best Wishes
JeanJean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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Thanks Jean
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