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(Medical-NewsWire.com, August 04, 2014 ) Portland, Oregon -- Women and men who use The Handy Cane, by Gravity Mobility Aids, can reduce repetitive strain injury in the hand, wrist and arm. An ergonomic handle on The Handy Cane is specifically designed to conform to the user's hand. This comfortable design encourages use thus proving itself as an effective walking aid, since it is more readily used by those who require its assistance.
The repetitive use, extra exertion, and continuous pressure against firm surfaces when using a walking cane can injure the muscles, tendons and the nervous system of several areas on the user's body. Known as regional musculoskeletal disorder, repetitive motion disorder, or repetitive stress injury, the sufferer experiences pain in the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder and even in the back. This pain worsens with activity, leading to discontinued cane usage, and with it, the possibility of reduced mobility by the user.
Furthermore, physicians prescribe surgery when harsh cases of repetitive stress injury are encountered. Other less intrusive treatments include occupational or physical therapy, steroid injections and anti-inflammatory treatments. Even wrist splints are worn once this injury is suffered.
Instead of tightly gripping a hook handle, which can lead to this serious injury, Handy Cane users rest their open palm in the ergonomic handle. This enables an even distribution of weight across the entire open hand. The natural grip of this ergonomic handle results in a relaxed hand, wrist, arm, and back and less strain throughout daily use.
Gravity puts an emphasis on making the Handy Cane fit to the human body, as opposed to the body trying to adapt to the cane. The ergonomic handle on a Handy Cane looks like no other. It is curvaceous in appearance, as it precisely fits the hand. This encourages continual usage by its owners.
About Gravity Mobility Aids
Offering mobility products engineered to assist seniors and disabled individuals to lead an independent and active lifestyle. The management of this American company has 20 years of experience as a hands on support worker in the disabilities and aged care field. This experience has provided an insight into the needs of those who suffer with mobility issues.
Gravity Mobility Aids
Vanessa Parker
(503) 736 5916
VanessaParker@gravitymobilityaids.com
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