Is Theraputty toxic?
Theraputty is a strong, non-toxic, latex free putty-like material that leaves no residue and won’t fragment, separate stain or stick to skin.
What is Theraputty made of?
Theraputty is made from a silicone polymer and is gluten, latex, nuts, egg and soy free. Theraputty comes in it’s own plastic container for easy storage. This sensory resource is a must have for your therapy room or for the child who needs help developing the fine motor muscles in their hands and fingers.
Does Theraputty dry out?
Theraputty can be used for a variety of finger, hand and wrist resistive exercises. It can also be used to facilitate grasp patterns with pediatric clients. Pleasant to the touch, this silicone putty will not dry out. It is non-toxic, unscented, non-oily and latex-free.
Is Theraputty good for arthritis?
One tool occupational therapists often use with RA patients is therapy putty. This special putty provides resistance and also can make exercising fun. In conjunction with RA medication, therapy putty exercises can help reduce symptoms and improve hand function.
What is Theraputty good for?
Therapy putty is used for strengthening hand grip and finger strength. It’s commonly used during rehabilitation to improve hand strength after an injury, illness, surgery, stroke, or for people with other disorders that affect muscle tone and grip strength.
Is TheraPutty good for arthritis?
Can you wash TheraPutty?
Use baby oil, a generous amount of hair conditioner with warm water, or smooth peanut butter. Massage around the scalp and area containing the Theraputty and then gently comb it through. After Theraputty is removed, wash the hair with shampoo.
Is Theraputty good for carpal tunnel?
Therapy putty is useful for a variety of different diagnoses, including: Carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand weakness after a stroke or cervical radiculopathy. Trigger finger.
How often should you use Theraputty?
Be sure to press into the putty with your fingertips. Use your fingers to squeeze the putty for 10 to 15 repetitions. You should perform the putty exercises 3 or 4 times per week to improve hand and finger strength and to improve overall hand function.
How do I remove Theraputty from my hair?
Remove Theraputty from hair: Use baby oil, a generous amount of hair conditioner with warm water, or smooth peanut butter. Massage around the scalp and area containing the Theraputty and then gently comb it through. After Theraputty is removed, wash the hair with shampoo.
How do you take Theraputty out of a blanket?
What to do:
- Pull the fabric taut over the flat surface.
- Use a cotton ball to apply alcohol OR spray affected area with lubricant.
- Use the edge of your spoon/butter knife to scrape away putty.
- Repeat as necessary.
What does TheraPutty improve?
The exercises are aimed at increasing the tactile and proprioceptive sensory messages the child receives from their hands. By doing this the child will have an increased sensory awareness of what their hand muscles and joints are doing.
What is TheraPutty®?
Designed to meet a wide range of hand/arm strengthening needs, Theraputty® can be squeezed, stretches, twisted or pinched. Great for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome exercises. Available in convenient easy open/resealable plastic containers for individuals and larger containers for hospitals and clinics.
Where is TheraPutty® material made?
TheraPutty® material is manufactured in the USA and carries the CE mark for sale outside the USA. Below is a listing of some TheraPutty® and Puttycise® products. Select a category link to learn more. TheraPutty® material – standard TheraPutty® material is made from a silicone polymer and is gluten, latex, nuts, egg and soy free.
What does’southpaw USA’mean?
When you purchase a product with the ‘Southpaw USA’ label, you are getting worksmanship that is second to none. All Southpaw-made products are proudly manufactured in the USA.
Where is Southpaw Enterprises PO Box?
Southpaw Enterprises PO Box 1047. Dayton, OH 45401. Domestic Toll-Free: 888.570.1415. International: 937.252.6460. Fax: 937.252.8502.