Description: Start taking an athletic approach toward preventive hand care. The Healthy Hand Gym includes a variety of items to help address the various areas of hand conditioning. Included in the Healthy Hand Gym are:
• one pair Chinese Therapy Balls (S or M)
• two Oriental Health Rings (soft and medium)
• one FiddlLink,
• and instructions for three Finger Fitness™ exercises.
(An instruction booklet is included to help you get started.)
Description: There is no wrong way to manipulate the FiddlLink®. It's perfect for those of us who like to have something in our hands to play with, and it's a great way to exercise finger joints and relieve stress. Developed by hand therapists to develop and restore finger function, this may be the best tool on the market for improved finger dexterity.
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Description: Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, the Chinese Health Spheres were developed to gently stimulate the muscles, nerves, and acupressure points of the fingers, hands, and forearms. The result is improved circulation, beneficial for relaxation, meditation, and stress relief. All Chinese Therapy Balls (with the exception of the Colossal 73mm) come in pairs in a beautiful silk display box.
Choosing a size: start with the size that's most comfortable for you.
XS (1.25" / 35mm) is comfortable for young children
S (1.5" / 40mm) for older children, women, and men with small hands
M (1.75" / 45mm) for most men and women with large hands
L (2" / 50mm) for men with large hands
XL (2.25" / 55mm) for men with very large hands and for some advanced exercises.
Increase the size to increase flexibility and range of motion in your hands. Decrease the size to increase coordination.Therapist's note: If using to improve range of motion after an injury, use various sizes to accomplish improvement. To improve extension, use larger balls. To improve flexion, use smaller balls. Solid balls can facilitate a more natural movement pattern for those with limited flexion. They also add weight, which can
build strength.
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History: Chinese iron balls have long been famed as one of the "three treasures" of Baoding, China . First produced during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), iron balls have often been improved through the ages by skilled Chinese handicraftsmen. Originally, these balls were simple, solid cylindrical objects. Later, handicraftsmen began designing hollow balls and inserting sounding plates that produce high and low tones when used. These lighter balls are easier to handle and the musical tones contribute to the relaxation process that results from exercising with them.
Directions: The balls are placed in one's hand and rotated in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This exercise will keep all of the points in one's hands in constant motion. With the muscles in one's fingers and forearms contracting and relaxing harmoniously. Beginners should select balls of a smaller size and then, over time, increase ball size as one's proficiency improves. Ultimately, one can exercise both hands alternately or simultaneously and may even choose to use three or four balls in one hand.
Maintenance: The balls are made of metal and, hence, should be kept dry and clean. Although the balls are strong and durable, owners should avoid violently knocking them against each other and against other solid objects and surfaces. If one plans not to use them for a long period of time, it is advisable to coat the balls with wax or grease for maintenance and preservation.
Greg Irwin demonstrates
two hand - three sphere Exersphering
Our Price $ each
For expert instruction in using your Chinese Therapy Balls, Finger Fitness™ expert Greg Irwin leads you through uses of the balls. The video also shows how these balls are manufactured, and shows the Chinese masters in action. Commentary is provided from a certified hand therapist.
New DVD includes Bonus Feature
8 extra minutes of EXERSPHERING! -Incredible two handed excercises with
3, 4, and even 5 spheres!!
Our latest video reflects the type of instructional methods Greg Irwin has used over the last fifteen years of teaching Finger Fitness seminars and workshops for such companies as AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and numerous universities.
The video’s progressive style challenges you to increasingly complex hand exercises with musical and verbal accompaniment. The easy-to-follow format is highly recommended for anyone just starting the Finger Fitness program. A free insert included that covers a Handy Table of Contents and pictures of the six Basic Moves.
Presented in a progressive teaching style, this video includes:
One hour and two minutes of step-by-step instruction
Introduction from Meg Robinson, Certified Hand Therapist
New Finger Ballet – Ni Mena (Music by Richie Gajata-Garcia)
Part I: Four Warm-Ups, Five Lessons, Ten Dance Routines
Part II: Practice Sessions – Ten Dance Routines, Extended Versions
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This 80 page book, containing 190 step-by-step photos, is a complete manual of the Finger Fitness program. It is formatted to complement the Finger Fitness: The Art of Finger Control video. The latest revision includes an introduction and an exercise rating system based on "levels of difficulty" by Meg Robinson, Certified Hand Therapist. An additional four page Magician’s Supplement is available by request.
Truly an exciting new way to improve the ability of your hands that is both fun and rewarding!
Finger Fitness is a series of exercises designed to enhance hand strength, coordination, finger independence and fine motor response – exercises you can do anywhere, any time. All you need are your hands. And this approach to hand conditioning is a powerful tool for boosting performance and strength in specialized applications, such as playing a musical instrument, typing on a computer or carrying out a delicate surgical procedure.
All 15 exercise sections are level coded 1-5 for ease of use.
Exercises are ideal for use as warm-ups or short breaks in the workplace to enhance and maintain flexibility and dexterity.