GREG IRWIN
founder OF
hand
FITNESS
Come Visit Hand Health UnlimitedThe AOTA National Conference – Booth #357
Anaheim, CA, USA
April 23–25, 2026
If you’re attending AOTA, stop by and experience a practical, proven approach to improving hand function—both in the clinic and at home. Meet Greg Irwin and see a Finger Fitness demonstration from “the most dexterous hands in the world,” according to Guinness World Records.
Hand Health Unlimited
​Hand Health Unlimited was created by Greg Irwin and evolved from his Finger Fitness exercise concept. We provide a wide range of hand therapy products and are the only provider featuring both the Finger Fitness exercise program and trademarked FiddlLinks, along with unique bundled solutions not available elsewhere.
We focus on helping therapists improve patient outcomes through better hand function and stronger follow-through at home.
Known for decades through HandHealth.com and HandFitness.com, we now offer a unified platform—your one-stop shop for hand therapy tools and programs.
The Finger Fitness Program
Developed by Greg Irwin in the late 1980s while studying Music Education at Miami University (OH), Finger Fitness was created to improve hand performance for musical instruments.
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Through collaboration with hand surgeons, occupational and physical therapists, and sports medicine professionals, a clear gap in structured hand conditioning was identified. Finger Fitness was developed to address that need.
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The program was formalized in Finger Fitness: The Art of Finger Control (book and video), first introduced in 1988. The book was reviewed by the Journal of Hand Therapy, January 1995, Volume 8 / Number 1, which can be found online. Since then, four additional Finger Fitness videos have been created, ranging from beginner to advanced levels.
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Finger Fitness applies an athletic approach to hand development, treating the hands as finely tuned muscle systems. It isolates natural hand movements to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and circulation.
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In music education, the ear is trained through ear training and the mind through theory. The hand, however, is typically only trained through performance, without a structured conditioning system.
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Finger Fitness fills that gap.
As a special thank you to occupational and hand therapists, we are offering all of our video downloads at no charge through the end of May.This gives you the opportunity to explore the different levels of Finger Fitness, gain a clear understanding of the system, and see how it can support your patients’ progress at home.Use code: AOTA2026
Finger Fitness for Hand Therapy
Clinical Value
Finger Fitness is widely used in hand therapy. Therapists can integrate specific exercises into treatment plans using the book or videos. The system is simple, engaging, and easy for patients to follow at home—improving consistency and compliance.
Key Outcomes
• Maximize hand function
• Help prevent hand-related problems
• Support recovery and rehabilitation
FiddlLink Fidget Hand Exerciser – Dexterity Developer
The FiddlLink is a link-based hand exercise tool designed to improve finger strength, dexterity, and overall hand health. It provides an engaging way to keep hands active while relieving stress.
Used by hand therapists to support recovery and development of finger function, it is one of the most effective tools for improving dexterity in a simple, portable format.
Key Benefits
• Pocket-sized and portable
• Improves strength and dexterity
• Enhances focus
• Relieves stress
Ideal For
• Fine motor skill development
• Mind-body connection
• Circulation and coordination
Support for Your Clinic
How consistent are your patients with home therapy once they leave your clinic?
Our Finger Fitness program, combined with curated tool bundles, helps:
• Improve compliance
• Increase engagement
• Reinforce therapy between visits
Does your clinic currently sell hand therapy tools?
If not, you may be missing opportunities to improve outcomes and generate additional revenue.
We help clinics:
• Offer curated hand therapy tools
• Support patient success at home
• Maximize hand function
• Help prevent hand-related problems
• Support recovery and rehabilitation
• Add a simple and effective revenue stream
Visit Booth #357Hand Health Unlimited
• Hands-on demonstrations
• Learn strategies to improve home therapy compliance
• Explore clinic-ready product bundles
"The amount of finger control you gain through the Finger Fitness program is invaluable to any guitarist, bassist, or keyboardist.”
— Tom Mulhearn
- Guitar Player
“I’ve been doing Finger Fitness exercises for over four years, mainly while I’m watching TV at night. If I jerk my hand the wrong way, I'll feel the shooting pain from arthritis, but other than that it doesn't bother me at all anymore.”
— Carole, 60
- Arthritis
“Individuals who have occupations or vocations that require increased proficiency and development of individual hand muscles could benefit from the Finger Fitness Program.”
— Randi L. Schatz
- OTR, CHT
How did Hand Health begin?
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Greg Irwin first began developing his Hand therapy techniques while earning his degree in music education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He and his wife Lorraine started Hand Health Unlimited in 1988, connecting products and programs to meet the qualifications of hand therapists and the needs of people just like you.
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What is hand health's mission?
Hand Health Unlimited is dedicated to hand therapy. Our goals in designing and marketing our products are prevention, improvement, and rehabilitation.
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What are the benefits of your products and programs?
All our products are designed to help you increase strength, coordination, and dexterity in your hands and fingers. At the same time, they can help you decrease the occurrence of injury, stress, and fatigue, all of which can have serious repercussions for your long-term hand health.
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Who should use your products and programs?
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Whether you’re a musician or a surgeon, a manual laborer or a stay-at-home parent, your hands are vital to the work you do each day. At Hand Health Unlimited, we are dedicated to helping you take the best care of your hands’ health.
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