HandiThings - ArmWeight

The Arm Weight is an exceptional tool, designed to provide support for various conditions. This newly designed arm weight distributes the weight evenly along the entire length of the forearm. This maintains optimal flexibility and mobility during activities. It offers compression, sensory input, tremor control, and strengthening all in one.

The innovative design is characterized by vertical weight tunnels on top of the forearm, instead of the traditional horizontal tunnels that wrap around the arm. This ensures that the weight stays on the top of the arm and prevents the tunnels from snagging on anything. Made from dark blue, latex-free stretch jersey material and filled with lead-free steel, the arm weight guarantees strength and durability thanks to the heavy stitching. It is available in five sizes, suitable for both children and adults. To find the right size, measure the circumference of the thickest part of the forearm and consult the size chart.

Therapists recommend using this arm weight during fine motor or self-care activities. It is a useful replacement for users who need extra sensory input during writing but cannot tolerate a weighted glove or pencil. For people with tremors during fine motor tasks, the arm weight provides proprioceptive input, increases sensory feedback, enhances kinesthetic awareness, and can be used for strengthening exercises.

Benefits of the Arm Weight include:

• Compression and proprioceptive input
• Increase in kinesthetic awareness
• Useful for strengthening activities
• Promotes tremor control
• Suitable for physical therapy and rehabilitation

The HandiThings® Arm Weight is recommended for use during fine motor or self-care activities, especially for individuals who experience tremors during such tasks. It enhances stimuli in the muscles and joints of the hand, arm, and shoulder, which is particularly useful for reduced proprioceptive input. This makes tasks such as dressing, setting the table, distributing materials, and writing on a school or digital board more manageable. For people with tremors in the arm, the Arm Weight helps stabilize the arm.

Use the Arm Weight in short periods of about half an hour to prevent habituation. It is made of durable, latex-free elastic cotton with lycra, contains lead-free steel, and is heavily stitched for extra strength. Hand wash and air dry. The Arm Weight is available in black and sold individually.