The cord that secures the tool in the base is shockcord. It is a marine grade bungee cord with industrial level strength, stretch and longevity. It allows for long lasting resistance when exposed to heat and water. The inner strands hold a consistent 100% stretch, so the elasticity is meant to last. The base of the tool is made of a polylactic acid filament using premium Natureworks bi-polymer derived from corn – not petroleum products. It is a semicrystalline resin that has high mechanical properties suited for many general purposes. All materials are safe for children and adults.

We recommend cleaning the functionalhand® with soap and water. It is dishwasher safe to wash and dry at high temperatures in your dishwasher utensil basket. It can result in the color of your tool being less vibrant.

Celine, a physical therapist, and Linda, an occupational therapist, have worked with clients who have motor impairments for many years.

Their training focused on improving postural control and increasing function to allow individuals to be as independent as possible. Linda would fabricate individual tools which allowed clients with grasp deficits to do fun, functional activities.

Every activity required a new molded tool so that clients could paint, color, eat, write, access their phone or computer. When markers were of different sizes, a mold had to be made for each. There was no one commercially available product that could hold many different items, securely.

Seeing the need to make grasp opportunities available to as many persons as possible, they brainstormed options, pooled intellectual and financial resources, and created the functionalhand®, a truly universal product supporting grasp!

Material:

• Shockcord, Marine grade bungee cord with industrial level strength, stretch and longevity.
• Polylactic acid filament using premium Natureworks bi-polymer derived from corn – not petroleum products.
  
  

Ships from:
Elmhurst, IL

Shipping:
U.S. - Standard Shipping
International - Standard International Shipping

All international shipments are delivered duty unpaid (DDU). The vendor is only responsible for shipping the product, and you are responsible for paying any import costs to the shipping carrier, such as duties, import taxes, or brokerage/disbursement fees upon delivery. Some shipping carriers charge additional fees for collecting duties upon delivery.

Returns:
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return or exchange, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.To start a return, please contact us with the form below.

To start a return, please contact us with the form below. If your return or exchange is accepted, we’ll send you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return or exchange will not be accepted.