django49 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 You might also consider this. I suppose it works something like the putty, However, with the bands, you are able to build strength in two directions.....Both closing the hand/fingers (grip) and also opening/extending the fingers. https://www.amazon.com/CanDo-Digi-Extend-Squeeze-Hand-Exerciser/dp/B007G4VS90?th=1 Or, for less bucks...... https://www.amazon.com/Strengthener-Exerciser-Strength-Material-Stretcher/dp/B078L1KZBZ/ref=pd_day0_328_1/130-8342979-5227808?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B078L1KZBZ&pd_rd_r=3731297b-3324-48d8-ace8-dd95a4bd631d&pd_rd_w=qfa6l&pd_rd_wg=w7RqM&pf_rd_p=ecf748b5-e796-4a0d-9a46-406a973ba8da&pf_rd_r=KYSXZGZ67JKYTEXK4HNV&psc=1&refRID=KYSXZGZ67JKYTEXK4HNV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disturber Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 3 hours ago, django49 said: You might also consider this. I suppose it works something like the putty, However, with the bands, you are able to build strength in two directions.....Both closing the hand/fingers (grip) and also opening/extending the fingers. https://www.amazon.com/CanDo-Digi-Extend-Squeeze-Hand-Exerciser/dp/B007G4VS90?th=1 Or, for less bucks...... https://www.amazon.com/Strengthener-Exerciser-Strength-Material-Stretcher/dp/B078L1KZBZ/ref=pd_day0_328_1/130-8342979-5227808?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B078L1KZBZ&pd_rd_r=3731297b-3324-48d8-ace8-dd95a4bd631d&pd_rd_w=qfa6l&pd_rd_wg=w7RqM&pf_rd_p=ecf748b5-e796-4a0d-9a46-406a973ba8da&pf_rd_r=KYSXZGZ67JKYTEXK4HNV&psc=1&refRID=KYSXZGZ67JKYTEXK4HNV Yes, that would do. Or just a sponge that you squeeze like you are kneading dough by hand. I broke my little finger two years ago. When I went to rehabilitation they gave me a small square sponge. I have it on my desk at work and I still use it. Good for hand strength. It should not be to soft though I also have this metallic spring thing, like a small handle, that I squeeze to train my fretting hand. A strong left hand makes me play so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0054 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Great way to start 2021 Keep us updated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudshark Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Glad to hear that, Tom. You can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Fantastic new in 2021! Congratulations Tomteriffic i'm so happy for you👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/1/2021 at 10:57 AM, specialk said: GREAT goddam news, Tom! Count each victory, and when it's all over you will thank your PT person. Yeah, the same person you silently curse now. 🙂 Boy, you ain't just a kiddin'. I think the world of my PT folks, both at the inpatient and now the outpatient. They're tops in my book, even if they're mean as hell. To show my appreciation, I'm going to get them each a pin-on golden name tag that says "Sadistic Ogre" in some kind of a flowery cursive font. 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM OF HAMER Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 It can be a tough road back but it sounds like your doing really well from what you have said. TOM........................your doing TERRIFIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Keep on keepin' on Tom! Have you made the gym yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, gtrdaddy said: Keep on keepin' on Tom! Have you made the gym yet? I'm doing outpatient therapy at the sports medicine dept. of the hospital and have a whole gang of home therapy stuff for legs, balance hand and upper body. That said, I'm now cleared to drive (!!!) and can start making it over to the gym to do some of the machine stuff they've been inflicting on me at the hospital. They open at 7 and since only half of the machines are available (social distancing), I think that may be my best shot at getting 'er done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Awesome news Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.bandini Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Excellent! It is great to hear you are making such solid progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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