Abstract: A tunable and adjustable device for stabilizing tremors includes a rigid splint for receiving a patient's hand, wrist and forearm, and at least one gyroscope removably and rigidly attachable to said splint and positionable for countereffecting the tremors. Also, a method for tuning and adjusting the device is provided which includes assessing the dynamic characteristics of the patient's tremors, assessing at least one activity the patient intends to perform with his/her hand, wrist, and arm which is subject to tremors, attaching the splint to the patient's hand, wrist, and arm that he/she intends to use for the at least one activity, and attaching and positioning the at least one gyroscope to the splint at least one location which countereffects the patient's tremors.

Abstract: A passive movement deivce for exercising a patient's joint is provided. The device includes a resilient foam section and a casing enclosing the foam section within a sealed chamber. The patient's joint is held in position relative to the sealed chamber by a suitable retainer. A vacuum pump is operatively connected with the sealed chamber to selectively provide application and non-application of a reduced pressure, i.e. below atmospheric, to the sealed chamber. The application of the reduced pressure causes the foam section to collapse thereby exerting a force on the joint which causes the joint to move or bend from a predetermined position. The non-application of the reduced pressure to the sealed chamber causes the foam section to expand thereby exerting a force on the joint which causes the joint to move or bend toward the predetermined position.

Abstract: A tunable and adjustable device for stabilizing tremors includes a rigid splint for receiving a patient's hand, wrist and forearm, and at least one gyroscope removably and rigidly attachable to said splint and positionable for countereffecting the tremors. Also, a method for tuning and adjusting the device is provided which includes assessing the dynamic characteristics of the patient's tremors, assessing at least one activity the patient intends to perform with his/her hand, wrist, and arm which is subject to tremors, attaching the splint to the patient's hand, wrist, and arm that he/she intends to use for the at least one activity, and attaching and positioning the at least one gyroscope to the splint at least one location which countereffects the patient's tremors.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a device for reducing hand contracture resulting from injury or trauma is disclosed comprising at least one column comprising a plurality of blocks, the plurality of blocks having at least one attachment means enabling the plurality of blocks to be assembled into at least one column, and a securing band able to encircle a hand when the at least one column is positioned at a base of the fingers on the palm and extending toward the fingers of the hand. In addition methods are disclosed for reducing hand contracture using the device of the present invention as well as kits comprising the components of the device of the present invention for assembly by the user.

Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel.

Abstract: A weighted therapeutic glove has a back-hand side, a palm side, a thumb opening, and at least one finger opening. Positioned on the back-hand side are back-hand pockets for removably receiving first weights. The back-hand pockets are oriented to open on the back-hand side proximate the thumb opening so that the first weights are insertable from a direction of the at least one thumb opening substantially laterally to the ulnar edge of a wearer's hand. On the palm side, a palm pocket is provided for removably and containably receiving one or more second weights. The palm pocket has at least one sleeve affixed to the palm side for receiving the second weight.

Abstract: A continuous passive motion apparatus for therapeutic treatment of the fingers of a patient's hand that includes a forearm hand splint. A drive unit is mounted on a palmer aspect of the splint and incorporates a motorized drive tube actuatable over a selectable range of motion. A flexion and extension assembly is connected to the tube and includes at least one finger motion assembly. The finger motion assembly is pivotally interconnected to a proximal end of the drive tube by a coupler adapted to enable movement in at least 2 degrees of freedom relative to the coupler. The coupler is further adapted to releasably engage the at least one finger motion assembly after adjustment to optimally accommodate the anatomical arrangement, size, and range and path of motion of the fingers. The finger motion assembly includes a resilient prime mover selected to be repeatedly bendable without damage but with a bend memory so that it can be adjusted to have an angle of up to about 90 degrees.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for preventing and/or treating carpal tunnel syndrome are disclosed. One such apparatus comprises a splint (20) for wearing on a portion of an upper extremity of an individual, a warning mechanism (16, 19) carried by the splint and a switch mechanism carried by the splint and electrically coupled to the warning mechanism. The switch mechanism (15) is operable to activate the warning mechanism upon extension or flexion of the hand beyond a predetermined range of motion and thereby alert the user of such undesirable motion of the band.

Abstract: A method for the non-surgical treatment of soft tissue lesions includes placing a contact point near the lesion and causing the patient to move in a manner that produces a longitudinal sliding motion of soft tissues, e.g., nerves, ligaments, and muscles, beneath the contact point. Treatments are continued at sequential time intervals until the symptoms produced by the lesions are alleviated.

Abstract: A flexure measurement device measures the flexure of a flexing body part thereby describing a range of motion of the body part. The flexure measurement device includes a flexible member and a sensor for detecting a change in proportion of the flexible member in response to flexing of the flexible member. In one example, a flexure measurement device measures a change in a length dimension of an elongated flexible member. The length dimension is measured using transmitted signals in which a light source directs a light beam across an array of light sensors. A change in length causes a light source to pivot, thereby changing the light sensors upon which the light beam impinges. The flexure measurement device determines a position in the array of light sensors at which the illumination changes from light to dark to produce a flexure angle measurement.

Abstract: Gloves and harnesses for allowing patients to do rehabilitation and reeducation exercises. A first version allows a therapist to exercise a second person's hand(s) including their fingers, wrists, and arms by overlying the palm(s) of the therapist's hand(s) over the dorsum back of the patient's hand(s). The therapist wears a glove(s) having fasteners extending from the sides of the pinkie, fourth finger, middle finger, index finger and thumb, and a wrist portion, for wrapping about the corresponding fingers and wrist of the patients hand(s). The fasteners can include hook and loop straps, and self adhesive straps, and the like. A second version is a grasp assistance glove used by a single person where a patient wears a glove(s) having fastener straps extending outward from the tips of the pinkie, fourth finger, middle finger, index finger, and thumb portions, and a fastener attached to the palm portion of the glove.

Abstract: An occupational-therapy/physical-therapy apparatus is disclosed and includes at least one pivotal or rotatable resistance against which the body part being exercised is located. A resistance bar is biased to act against the body part, which bias is adjustable. Operatively associated with the resistance bar is at least one stabilization bar that is used to support a part of the body in close proximity to the body part engaged against the resistance bar, in order to provide the most optimal support to the body part being exercised. Each of the resistance bar and the stabilization bar has a multitude of degrees of freedom of motion, which in the preferred embodiment total six degrees of freedom, so that numerous types of exercises may be performed on numerous different body parts, and so that the most optimal orientation of the body part may be achieved, where both horizontal, vertical and angular orientations of the body parts may be accomplished while the body part is being exercised.

Abstract: A hand and wrist exerciser having an outer frame comprising left and right outer posts, upper and lower members connected to the left and right outer posts, and intermediate portion, configured such portion at an angle of less than 180 degrees with respect to the upper and lower members forming an arch thereby. The upper member has slots on the lower side thereof and the lower member has slots on the upper side thereof. A pair of gripping posts, slidably connected to the upper and lower members, have bars inserted therethrough which enable the gripping posts to slide toward the outer posts in one direction. Tension springs, located within the upper and lower members, hold each of the gripping posts toward the intermediate portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power assisted actuator assembly for flexing restraints in response to movement of an underlying member or a controller. The actuator assembly generally includes a flexible member, such as a cord or fabric panel, having a first end coupled to the restraint and a second end coupled to a drive member, such as a drive roller or winch. The drive member, which may be located remotely or locally, pulls on the flexible member to flex the restraint. The actuator assemblies are useful in many applications, including space suit gloves and compliant robot arms.

Abstract: A health appliance comprises a fitting member fittable in between toes or fingers and having in an interior thereof a pressurized medium charging portion. This portion is expanded in a direction so as to widen a space between the toes or fingers when the pressurized medium is charged therein. A pressurized medium charging port is provided at a location of the health appliance so as to communicate with the fitting member, for charging the pressurized medium into the pressurized medium charging portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to strengthen an individual hands, fingers and wrists includes at least one resilient band supported by at least one of a plurality of spaced pegs which extend from at least one side of a support base and wherein resistance of the at least one resilient band to manipulation by the fingers and hands is used to exercise and strengthen muscles of the hands and wrists.

Abstract: An exercise system includes an upper planar plate, a lower plate, a sidewall coupling the upper and lower plates to retain them in a spaced parallel relationship forming a housing with a chamber there within. Five slots formed in the upper plate extend from adjacent the lower edge to adjacent the upper edge. A slide member is slidably received within each slot. Each slide member is fabricated of an electrically conductive material with an electrically insulated component secured there above for receiving a finger of a user. Primary electrical contacts located on the upper surface and spaced along the length of the slots on opposite sides thereof are adapted to be contacted by the slide member periodically as the slide member moves along the slot. A plurality of apertures shaped as numbers are formed in the upper plate laterally spaced from the primary electrical contacts. A light bulb is located beneath each aperture.

Abstract: The apparatus provides active and passive exercise to the hand, wrist and forearm of the patient. It has dual handles and an attached inertia apparatus such that both the affected arm and the non affected arm are subjected to the therapy. It is theorized that in the retraining of nerve, muscle and ligament/tendon function there is cross-training of right-left part of the systems and the healthy system can assist the afflicted part of the system in retraining. The apparatus addresses specifically the range of motion of the wrist, both for flexion-extension and pronation-supination. For pronation-supination, two conical handles, one for each hand is attached through an axis to a gear system connected to a flywheel. The gear/flywheel system allows for clockwise and counterclockwise rotations of the flywheel. The patient puts the system in motion by rotating the handles in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The rotary (oscillating) motion is transferred to the flywheel through the gears.

Abstract: A hand exerciser comprising a rigid elongated horizontal base whose undersurface is covered by a soft, corrugatued material. Across the top surface of the base are longitudinally affixed three support walls so as to define two equal exercise spaces between the support walls which are braced apart by abutting crossrods. Affixed to and rising above the support walls in similiar plane are four opposite side guide plates with aligned holes, slots, and notches through which a variety of various shapes and strengths of simultaneously and latitudinally strung reaches transverse for exercising against. Also, adjustable rods transverse for palm down bracing of the hands. Anchor and guide bolts secure and guide the reaches. One support wall additionally includes an overhang portion of a rigid material shaped so as to stagger the reaches and to which are affixed four modified guitar machine heads for tightening and lessening of reach tension.

Abstract: A hand stretching method and apparatus mimics a well known exercise to reduce the problems with repetitive stress injury. A body of resiliently deformable material has flat and parallel top and bottom surfaces, with a cutout at one edge of the body. A user's hand is placed on the body, with the palm of the hand spanning the cutout. By pushing down on the hand, the opposite sides of the palm are urged apart, opening the carpal tunnel and relieving compression on the blood vessels and nerves. A user may place one hand on each surface of the body and urge the hands towards each other for treatment of both hands simultaneously. The body is preferably made of an expanded polymeric material such as polyurethane. Layers having different compression factors may be utilized; and, darker colored surface layers of material may be adhered to the top and bottom surfaces so the surfaces will not readily show dirt.

Abstract: A uniquely configurated splint designed to effect intrinsic muscle stretching includes a splint base and a splint tower. The splint base is secured to the arm of the person using the same. A palmar arch support is securable to the palm of the user and an end portion of the splint. The end portion of the splint has an upwardly projecting tower to which a finger supporting structure is secured. In use, the proximal and interphalangeal joints of the fingers are maintained in flexion and a force is exerted toward metacarpal phalangeal joint extension. This serves to stretch the intrinsic muscles of the hand. In order to accomplish this without also translating the flexor digitorum profundus tendon anteriorly, a palmar arch support is provided. The tower preferably generally overlies the palmar arch support. An associated method is disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for the therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation of injured fingers is comprised of a backboard upon which the dorsal side of the patient's hand is rested, a strap to secure the hand to the baseboard and provide necessary leverage for exercises and an immobilization bar which is used to anchor the proximal or middle phalanges to the backboard thereby isolating the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints, respectively, and their corresponding muscles for therapeutic exercise. The subject invention is designed for rehabilitation of both the left and right hand and includes means for adaptation to hands of various shape and size.

Abstract: A pincer grasp therapy device comprises a flat or wedge-shaped board having a groove with compartmentalizing walls and a plurality of grasping pieces in the groove. The groove is deep enough to require careful alignment of fingers used to grasp the grasping pieces in the groove. Variations of the invention are provided for both beginning and advanced pincer grasp therapy. The device is immobilized by use of suction cups on a bottom surface of the device.

Abstract: An outrigger system for use with a custom fit splint to achieve precise alignment of dynamic splint forces following traumatic injury, disease or surgery of the hand.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing, preventing, lessening and treating the incidence and severity of Repetitive Strain Injuries ("RSI") comprising a combination of computer software and hardware that provides a "prompt" and system whereby the computer operator exercises their upper extremities during data entry and word processing thereby maximizing the excursion (range of motion) of the joints involved directly and indirectly in computer operation. In summary, the apparatus and method of the present invention includes 1) specialized target means with optional counters which serves as "goals" or marks towards which the hands of the typist are directed during prolonged key entry, 2) software that directs the movement of the limbs to and from the keyboard, and 3) software that individualizes the frequency and intensity of the exercise sequence.

Abstract: A flexible lead screw and motor combination is provided that attaches to the body and has the ability to move body parts. The invention contains at least one motor actuated cincture screw that transfers torque over an articulating joint of the body. A high torque motor is mounted on a suitable location of the body, on one side of the articulating joint to be moved. The motor is attached, through a cable having an externally threaded cincture, to an internally threaded guide bushing mounted to a body location on the opposite side of the articulating joint. In certain mounting locations, the cable routing will be redirected by guide rings before entering the guide bushing. Activation of the motor rotates the cable and, depending on the threads and the direction of rotation chosen, either pulls the threaded guide bushing toward, or away from the motor. Thus, the joint lying between the attached motor and attached guide bushing can be either closed or opened.

Abstract: A finger exercise device that includes a splint adapted to receive a hand and a portion of a forearm and a plurality of individual finger pulley arrangements adapted to be secured to a plurality of fingers of a patient. Each of the pulley arrangements includes a hook adapted to be glued to a fingernail of a patient's finger, a connector secured to the hook, an elastically extendable member secured to the connector, a pulley strap coacting with the elastically extendable member, the pulley strap adapted to be secured to the patient's finger, and a pin securing the elastically extendable member to the splint. The splint includes a plurality of segments for supporting the patient's forearm and hand.

Abstract: An orthotic device for a human forearm and hand is provided having first and second gripping members that are interposable between the thumb and fingers of a user's hand. An actuator moves one gripping member relative to the second gripping member in response to user input. The actuator of the orthotic device can include a gas piston driven by compressed gas. A valve controlling gas flow is actuated by an electric motor.

Abstract: Exercising the wrist and hand of an individual is achieved solely by the individual by anchoring the hand to a fixed support with the palm facing upward and the thumb and fingers free to move. The individual then grasps the thumb of the secured hand by the other hand and pushes the thumb laterally outward and toward the fixed support, thereby stretching the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the hand. Anchoring the hand to a fixed support is achieved by use of a C-shaped clamp, with one open end engaging the underside of the fixed support and the other open end engaging the palm side of the hand in the area between the carpal wrist bones.

Abstract: An apparatus are provided for flexing a body member to rehabilitate the same. For early motion of flexure tendons or the like, very small ranges, for example, 2.degree. to 5.degree. of tension and flexion may be set at opposite ends of a full range of motion for the joint. The drive motor is preferably a stepper motor or the like that is controlled by a microprocessor-based controller to travel through small, variable, early motion ranges for tension and flexion of variable distances and for a variable number of cycles. The illustrated apparatus for pulling a carriage for travel in a forward or reverse direction compresses a slide guide for guiding the carriage for sliding travel thereon about a predetermined path having a curved portion about which the carriage slides when being pulled in a forward direction and in a reverse direction.

Abstract: A continuous passive motion device for the hand and its method of use is disclosed. The continuous passive motion hand device includes a base member which is mounted on the hand. The device also includes a rotatable arm mounted on the base member and a rotatable lever mounted on the rotatable arm. A drive bar is fixedly mounted on the rotatable lever and a plurality of linkages connect the drive bar to a respective finger tip. During a cycle of the device, between a full extension and a full flexion of the hand, the drive bar is moved through two hundred and seventy degrees or more by the concerted rotations of the rotatable arm and rotatable lever. Also, during a cycle, each linkage controls and urges the movement of a respective finger tip. Specifically, the end of each linkage that is attached to the drive bar is prevented from rotating about the axis of the guide bar. Additionally, the linkage establishes a second axis for that end of the linkage which is attached to the finger tip.

Abstract: A controllable fluid device (20) for rehabilitation of injured or weakened complex appendages such as the hands and feet. The controllable fluid device (20)includes a reservoir (34)which contains a sufficient amount of controllable fluid (52)such as a Magnetorheological (MR) fluid. A magnetic field generator (36)provides the magnetic field (H) which is applied to the controllable fluid (52) by a magnetic circuit (60). In one aspect, an electromagnet including a coil (58) and core (54) provides the magnetic field (H). The intensity of the magnetic field is controlled via a controller (38). In another aspect, the magnetic field (H) is provided by a permanent magnet (44) and a mechanical shunt mechanism (42) is used to vary the magnetic field intensity. Other embodiments include a heater unit (66) with optional thermostat (74).

Abstract: A therapeutic continuous passive motion device for rehabilitating a user's hand that includes a prime mover which provides for reciprocating motion. The therapeutic passive motion device comprises first, second and third links which cause the fingers of a user's hand to be moved in a path substantially defined by an epicycloid curve. The device can be configured to flex only MCP or only DIP and PIP joints or all three sets of joints. The therapeutic passive motion device applies a perpendicular force to the fingers so as not to irritate the tissue surrounding the bones of the fingers receiving recuperative therapy.

Abstract: An arcuate dynamic traction device for treating a finger having an injured joint, the device being used to apply a distraction force to the injured joint and including a yoke slidably supported on an arcuate track having spaced parallel sides and formed into an arch having a selected radius of curvature. The magnitude of the distraction force applied to the injured joint may be controlled using a tension adjuster that traverses the yoke and which is connected to the injured finger, an adjustable stop engaging the yoke when the desired distraction force is applied. The track is mounted to a forearm splint and can be positioned so that its relative longitudinal position to the forearm and its relative radial position will place the center of the arch on the joint and the finger will move in its normal anatomical plane, in an arcuate path concentric with the arch.

Abstract: A therapeutic passive motion device for rehabilitating a wrist includes a main housing unit which encloses a reciprocating motion producing device. A yoke member extends outwardly from the main housing unit. A first, generally V-shaped, link mechanism is pivotally connected to an end of the yoke and carries a hand-supporting member. A second link mechanism is pivotally connected to an output member of the motion producing device and to the first link mechanism. An electric motor is advantageously employed to drive the motion producing device, whereby the hand-supporting member is caused to pivot in an oscillating fashion relative to the yoke member and the main housing unit.

Abstract: An exercise device including a pair of hollow cylindrical rollers interconnected so as to be maintained in generally line rolling engagement whereby upon the rollers being rotated by the hand of the person the person's fingers, thumb and hand are exercised, and if squeezed more tightly during rotation, the rollers also impart exercise to the wrist and forearm.

Abstract: A hand exerciser device for fatigueless muscular exercising of a user's hand, arm and wrist, comprising: a first and a second spherical ball, each sized to fit inside the palm of a user's hand and surfaced for comfortable skin contact. A rigid connector tube interconnects the first and second balls by having its opposite end portions slidingly extending through a bore in the wall of each corresponding ball, wherein free rotational motion of the first and second ball members independently of one another is achieved. The intermediate section of the connector tube forms an accordion pleating, providing limited universal joint capability.

Abstract: An exercise device comprising a housing with walls, a lever rod with a spring attached to one end, a movable fulcrum and a second end for attaching a device to couple the second end with the hand or arm of the user. Movement of the hand or arm will be transmitted through the movable fulcrum to the spring to provide resistance against which to exercise.

Abstract: A glove for exercising digits of a human hand. The inventive device includes an inner glove for receiving a human hand therewithin. Digit cups are secured to the inner glove for receiving the outermost portion of each digit. A plurality of spring-loaded tension cables extend along a posterior of the glove and operate to resist motion of the glove during closing of the hand. An adjustment assembly effects tensioning of the cables to a desired resistance.

Abstract: A hand-muscle developer including a casing, a strap for fastening the casing to the hand, a music IC circuit board installed inside the casing, a speaker mounted on the casing and connected to the music IC circuit board, a battery power supply to provide power supply to the music IC circuit board, a plurality of melody keys mounted on the casing and respectively depressed by fingers to make electrical contact for triggering the music IC circuit board to produce a specific tone through the speaker, and a tuning means mounted on the casing and controlled by the thumb to tune the tones triggered by the melody keys.

Abstract: This invention relates to a neuromuscular therapeutic method for the relief of pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome in humans, comprising soft tissue manipulation, deep tissue manipulation and nerve entrapment manipulation, generally applied in forearm and hand massage and manipulation which is effective in reducing the pain known and associated with the medical term carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: An exercise device and method for the treatment of symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndrome is described. The device comprises an elastic member, retained in a mouse pad, which removably attaches to the distal tips of the fingers and the thumb of the affected hand. The patient dons the device and with the fingers and thumb extended, repetitively forces the fingers and thumb outward away from one another against the elastic restoring force of the device. Brief, frequent, (preferably daily) use of this device relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: A remedial hand wear article is for use by individuals who have suffered nerve damage which diminishes use of the hand. The article comprises (a) a glove for comfortably fitting onto a hand of an individual, (b) an enclosure permanently attached on the glove's top side and superimposed over at least one finger of the glove, and (c) a restraining member positioned within the enclosure so as to be operably associated with a finger of the individual to hold that finger in a desired position. The hand wear article is designed to remedy problems caused by different nerve damage in that one to five enclosure elongated sections are permanently attached over glove fingers depending on which finger(s) of the individual is affected by the damaged nerve. The glove portion of the hand wear article provides comfort to the user while also serving to lessen the noticeability of any hand or finger grotesqueness.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a portable hand mounted device for tractioning a finger having a fractured bone and at the same time continuously flexing and extending the joint to which the fractured bone is proximally attached in order to prevent joint deterioration. More particularly, the device may be made in an inexpensive manner by medical personnel and is a light, less cumbersome device than that in the prior art. A drive motor is carried by a cast-like support which is attachable to the forearm and hand for substantially immobilizing the wrist joint and joints of the hand proximal to the joint which is immediately proximally connected to the broken bone. The support carries a frame or hoop defining a substantially arcuate path of motion for carriage travel while flexing and extending the joint of the fractured finger. The carriage rides on the hoop first in one direction and then in the other direction along the arcuate path.

Abstract: A therapeutic passive motion device for rehabilitating a wrist includes a main housing unit which encloses a reciprocating motion producing device. A yoke member extends outwardly from the main housing unit. A first, generally V-shaped, link mechanism is pivotally connected to an end of the yoke and carries a hand-supporting member. A second link mechanism is pivotally connected to an output member of the motion producing device and to the first link mechanism. An electric motor is advantageously employed to drive the motion producing device, whereby the hand-supporting member is caused to pivot in an oscillating fashion relative to the yoke member and the main housing unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a finger exercise and rehabilitation device which includes a housing, a pivoting arm-rest hinged at one end to the top of the housing, and a mechanism for pivoting the arm-rest about its hinged end. Each of a plurality of tension cables have one end spring loaded by an elastically deformable member to one of a plurality of possible locations within the housing. Each of the elastically deformable members, such as a coil spring or a length of resilient rubber, exerts a resisting force and stretches when its corresponding cable is pulled during an exercise routine (i.e., when a tensile load is applied). Each of a plurality of finger harnesses is fixed to the other end of each cable and configured to receive one finger of the human hand. A hand positioning block extends out beyond the leading end of the housing. An adjustable hand brace is operatively mounted to the block so as to be longitudinally positionable therealong.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a finger rehabilitation system which has a gauntlet constructed of an elastomeric material, shaped to fit the center portion of a human hand extending past the wrist with securing means for releasably securing the gauntlet to the hand and finger attachment means for selectively rehabilitating the joints of the fingers, having securing means for releasably securing to the gauntlet.

Abstract: An exerciser device having a band, a wrist securing member connected to the band such that the band extends outwardly of the wrist securing member, and finger engagement member affixed to the band at a position generally opposed to the wrist securing member. The wrist securing member serves for removable attachment around a human wrist. The finger engagement member extends inwardly of the band. A thumb engagement member is affixed to the band at a position generally between the finger engagement member and the wrist securing member. The band has a generally rigid and generally circular configuration extending from the wrist securing member. The finger engagement member includes a slide member extending around an exterior of the band and a plurality of finger receptacles extending from the slide member in a direction generally facing the wrist securing member.

Abstract: A wrist splint (10) is disclosed, comprising a splint platform (20), at least one bladder receptacle member (16, 18) slidingly engaged with the splint platform (20) and at least one air bladder (12, 14), each air bladder (12, 14) coupled to one of the bladder receptacle members (16, 18). Other devices, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a device made up of a combination of a splint for dorsal protection and an exerciser in which the exerciser applies a force which mimics the natural forces applied by the tendons of the finger. The finger then moves and bends at all three finger joints in a more natural manner with minimal application of tensile forces to the finger and without significant loading on the root of the finger.