Modified finger exercise board

Area of Science:

• Occupational therapy
• Rehabilitation engineering
• Hand therapy

Background:

• The finger exercise board (1) is a key tool for occupational therapists in hand muscle rehabilitation.
• Existing designs may present challenges in adjusting resistance and stability.
• Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis often involve multiple hand muscles, requiring versatile therapeutic equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe constructional and material modifications to the finger exercise board (1).
• To enhance the device's versatility and ease of use for occupational therapists.
• To improve the grading of resistive tension and overall device stability.

Main Methods:

• Implementing specific constructional changes to the finger exercise board.
• Utilizing new materials to improve durability and functionality.
• Testing the modified board for ease of resistance grading and stability.

Main Results:

• Modifications have significantly simplified the grading of resistive tension.
• The construction process has been streamlined, making it easier to build.
• Increased stability of the exercise board has been achieved.
• The enhanced board is suitable for treating arthritic deformities.

Conclusions:

• The revised finger exercise board offers improved functionality for hand therapy.
• Easier resistance grading and enhanced stability benefit both therapists and patients.
• The modifications make the device more effective for treating hand conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and arthritic deformities.