CanDo Theraputty Standard Exercise Putty

CanDo Theraputty Standard Exercise Putty Features

• TheraPutty is available in 6 color-coded firmness levels ranging from xx-soft (tan) for weak hands to x-firm (black) for strong hands
• Stays together without crumbling
• Gluten, casein, and latex-free; non-toxic if swallowed
• Convenient easy-to-open plastic containers
• Improves fine motor skills and decreases stress

What are the different resistance levels?

Indications

• Rehabilitation: It can be used to help people recover from injuries, surgeries, or conditions that affect the hands and fingers, such as arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Fitness: It can be used by athletes, musicians, or anyone looking to improve grip strength and hand dexterity.
• Stress relief: Squeezing the putty can help release tension and promote relaxation.
• Sensory integration: The different colors and textures of the putty can help stimulate the senses and improve sensory processing.

Frequently Bought Together

• CanDo Twist-N-Bend Flexible Exercise Bar
• CanDo Theraputty Exercise Putty Containers And Lids
• CanDo Puttycise Theraputty Tools

Theraputty Hand Exercises

• Hand Flexion:
  • Place putty in the palm at the base of the fingers.
  • Squeeze with your fingers into the putty like you are making a fist.
  • Release fingers, reshape putty, and repeat the process.
• Finger Extension: 
  • Roll putty into the cylinder and wrap putty around a bent finger.
  • Hold the putty with the other hand and try extending the bent finger.
  • The thickness of the putty held over the fingertip controls the degree of resistance.
• Finger Scissor: 
  • Roll Therapy Putty into a ball shape.
  • Place between two fingers and squeeze them together in a scissor-like motion.
  • Reshape putty and repeat.
• Finger Grip: 
  • Make a hook with fingertips and place the putty ball between fingertips and palm.
  • Press fingertips into putty.
• Finger Spread: 
  • Form putty into a pancake shape.
  • Place on a table or mold over fingertips while fingers are bunched together.
  • Try to spread your fingers apart.
• Finger Pinch: 
  • Roll putty into a ball shape.
  • Pinch between the thumb and fingertips.
  • This exercise can also be performed with the thumb and each finger separately.
  • Reshape putty and repeat.
• Thumb Press: 
  • Roll putty into a ball and place it in the palm of your hand.
  • Press the thumb into the putty towards the small finger.
  • Reshape putty and repeat.
• Thumb Extension: 
  • Wrap putty around the tip of the thumb while it is bent.
  • Hold the loose ends and try to straighten (extend) your thumb.
• Thumb Pinch: 
  • Make a fist and put the putty between your thumb and index finger.
  • Pinch putty with thumb towards the inside of index finger.
• Thumb Adduction: 
  • Press the putty with your thumb against your index finger with your hand open.
  • Reshape the putty and repeat the exercise.
• Scissor Spread: 
  • Wrap CanDo Therapy Putty around the tops of two fingers while they are together.
  • Spread fingers apart.

How to remove putty stains from fabric and carpeting?

• Scrape off excess putty with a dull knife or metal spoon
• Spray with WD-40 and let it stand a few minutes
• Respray; wipe off the stain with cotton balls
• Wipe the remaining residue with a damp sponge or cloth moistened with dish soap
• To remove from hair: Massage baby oil or smooth peanut butter on the area containing the putty and gently run a comb through it