Why do we need a good grip? I guess the answer is obvious. Humans use their hands in a multitude of ways. From waving hello and goodbye, to pointing directions, or using sign language, our hands are an integral part of communication in all cultures. Of course, we must grip, lift, hold, and manipulate objects in our daily lives. Unfortunately, the muscles and nervous system that powers these movements can become weak or immobile due to age, illness, or injury. For older individuals, researchers have suggested that grip strength is a “useful indicator for overall health,” and as a biomarker of health status, it may be a better indicator of life expectancy than blood pressure.

At Anatomical Concepts, we often work closely with clients who have neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, MS, cerebral palsy and more. The full list of conditions that can potentially benefit from help is shown below. These individuals may have grip problems and seek in the best case to either recover function via therapeutic exercises or use assistive technology to compensate for lost grip function.

In this article we review Carbonhand from Bioservo Technologies which allows many users to regain the power and the sensitivity of their grip

Hand function is an essential aspect of an individual’s daily life. It allows people to perform various activities such as writing, grasping objects, and gestures. However, many factors can disrupt hand function such as physical injury, nerve damage, stroke, spinal cord injury and more. Fortunately, there are several ways to regain hand function. This article will delve into the different techniques and tips on how you can regain your hand function.

Later in this article we will introduce Carbonhand. This technology, by providing support and enhancing grip strength, can help individuals regain control over their daily lives, allowing them to maintain their autonomy, social engagement, and overall well-being.

Carbonhand, a ground breaking assistive device, is set to transform the lives of individuals with weak grip and poor hand function in the United Kingdom.

Combining advanced technology and innovative design, this grip-strengthening, robotic glove offers newfound independence and enhanced quality of life to those who struggle with hand strength and dexterity. In this article, we will explore the product, who might benefit from Carbonhand, and describe the main features of this revolutionary medical device. The journey of Carbonhand began in the early 2000s with Hans von Holst, a neurologist at Karolinska Hospital, who often encountered patients with severely reduced strength and mobility in their hands. Teaming up with Jan Wikander, Professor of Mechatronics, they began developing a glove that could help strengthen hand grip. This collaboration led to the creation of the first Servoglove, the predecessor of Carbonhand.

Some 30% of stroke survivors suffer from severe upper limb paresis with a non-functioning hand and the outcomes for rehab, at least in the research literature, seem to be poor. The RehaDigit produces controlled passive movements of paralysed fingers with the aim of allowing therapists to concentrate on more complicated tasks whilst allowing more intensive therapy. The device moves the four fingers over a physiological range of movement whilst adding a controlled vibration to activate the sensorimotor system.