Tag Archives: arthritis

Quick note: Wireless/Bluetooth Kensington Expert trackball

Posted on January 15, 2017 by hand2mouth

Someone asked about typing on a tablet with a trackball. Until dwell clicking gets the bugs worked out (Therapy Box’s Mouse Trak) or doesn’t require specialized purchases (Unique Perspectives’ Dwell Click), your best bet is something like a switch-adapted L-trac … Continue reading →

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Mobility aid review: MTip crutch tip

Posted on October 28, 2016 by hand2mouth

Disclaimer: I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review. I’ve come to think of crutch tips as shoes, since the stick parallels the leg; this is particularly true for people who use two crutches and/or swing … Continue reading →

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Mobility aid review: Crutcheze AirFlex forearm crutch cuff covers

Posted on May 7, 2013 by hand2mouth

A while ago, I switched from regular Crutcheze cuff pads to their newer Air Flex. The Air Flex padding is much more comfortable for me. The fabric itself is thick, so it feels like the whole cuff is cushioned; I … Continue reading →

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Bionic Multitask gloves discontinued

Posted on February 3, 2012 by hand2mouth

Not the post I wanted to write — I owe a post on the uses of Android which are not input — but thought it would be useful to some people. Bionic is discontinuing the Multitask arthritis glove, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Millennial forearm crutch update

Posted on September 30, 2011 by hand2mouth

So it’s been about a year since I got my stick, and I’ve been using it heavily on concrete for the last half. Overall, I’m pleased with the way it’s held up.

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Strongarm cane review: OW!

Posted on September 4, 2011 by hand2mouth

So I’m back, I think — my health went to hell for a bit, off and on. There are times the weakness or stiffness is bad enough that I feel weird even moving around my apartment, but it seemed like … Continue reading →

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Hand shoes: an inventory of gloves arthritis and otherwise

Posted on May 24, 2011 by hand2mouth

I cannot walk barehanded when I’m using the stick.

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Mobility aid review: Tornado Rain Tip crutch tip

Posted on March 29, 2011 by hand2mouth

As I was saying, I’ve been doing a fair bit of long walking. That means my forearm crutch as well as my body is getting some more wear. So in addition to modifying my grip with the Bionic arthritis glove, … Continue reading →

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Bionic multitask arthritis glove review

Posted on February 27, 2011 by hand2mouth

Edit: Links to Thermoskin and IMAK inserted. Over the past few years, I’ve tried different arthritis gloves for different purposes. I ended up with two: the Thermoskin and the IMAK. Both work well for their intended uses, but not as … Continue reading →

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Atec Ultra Light switch review: nearly painless

Posted on January 18, 2011 by hand2mouth

IMPORTANT: if you can avoid it, don’t buy this switch from EnableMart. They charge double what other sites do. After returning a bad adjustable pressure switch, I decided to try another kind. This one is working better: an Atec Ultra … Continue reading →

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