Gravity Handy Cane Ergonomic Design Reducing Repetitive Strain Injury To Hand, Wrist And Arm

CAMPBELL, Calif. - Sept. 8, 2014 - PRLog -- Women and men who use The Handy Cane, by Gravity Mobility Aids, are finding that there is a reduction in repetitive strain injury to the hand, wrist and arm. The ergonomic handle on The Handy Cane is specifically designed to conform to the user’s hand.   The comfortable device encourages use, and is an effective walking aid for those who require assistance.

Repetitive strain injuries, also known as (RSIs) are injuries to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression, or sustained or awkward positions. RSIs are also known as cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive stress injuries, repetitive motion injuries or disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, and occupational or sports overuse syndromes.

The repetitive use, and continuous pressure against firm surfaces when using a cane has been known to injure the muscles, tendons and the nervous system of several areas on the user’s body. This regional musculoskeletal disorder, and repetitive motion disorder, becomes a repetitive stress injury, where 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. Physicians often 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, The Handy Cane user rests their open palm in the ergonomic handle. This enables an even distribution of weight across the entire open hand where the natural grip of the ergonomic handle results in a relaxed hand, wrist, arm, and back and less strain during daily use. Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye-TH9zK8jY



Gravity Mobility Aids, places an emphasis on making their Handy Canes to fit 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, and precisely fits the hand. This encourages continual usage by owners.

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About Gravity Mobility Aids

An American company that manufactures 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 in elderly care, which assists Gravity in crafting quality mobility aid products.

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