Sensory Tools

What are sensory tools used for and how can I benefit?

Sensory tools are perfect for getting the maximum benefit from physical therapy. Some of the key benefits of using these tools in therapy include:

• Post-injury or post-surgery recovery

• Reduced pain or pain management for ongoing conditions

• Increased mobility and range of motion

• Lowered risk of aggravating a sustained injury

Physical therapy is a big part of post injury rehabilitation. The injured area, having not been used as frequently as usual during the period of recovery, will likely become weak and it may be necessary to begin physical therapy to regain your previous strength and range of motion. There are many hand therapy programs available to meet the needs of people recovering from a sustained hand, wrist or finger injury. Therapeutic putty and slow recovery foam particularly will be helpful for these programs.

One of the most significant benefits of sensory tools is the ability to use them at home, allowing for recovery to take place independently and conveniently. As well as recovering from a hand or wrist injury, the use of sensory tools has many benefits for those who may suffer from arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome, as performing certain exercises may provide relief from symptoms such as numbness, pain, or difficulty moving. Those experiencing stress may also benefit from the repetitive movements of a therapeutic program.

Kids will love the bright colours and textures of our sensory tools, and will be able to develop their fine motor skills and grip strength through sensory play. Everyday use (made possible by the portable and lightweight nature of most of these products) can help with focus, self regulation, and meeting the child’s sensory needs.

Types of Sensory Tools

Total Patient Care is a leading supplier of high quality hand therapy products, and we aim to provide a full range of sensory tools to meet any patient need in therapy or home. We currently offer three ranges of putty, and a range of slow recovery foam, among other tools.

• Therapy Putty - This section includes all our available therapeutic putty, as well as empty containers for those who prefer to buy in bulk and create smaller tubs for clients themselves, and a free downloadable brochure for using therapy putty with children. Theraputty is the ideal rehabilitation tool for recovery post-hand injury, as it can improve multiple skills with the same exercises. Use this tool to strengthen your fine motor skills, dexterity, and grip. We currently offer three different types of putty: Secur Spectra, Spectra Premium, and SecurLite putty which is lighter in the hand while providing the same resistance.

• Slow Recovery Foam - Our Secur Slow Recovery Foam is available in four packs of different colors and resistances, and an assorted pack of all colors for individually tailored hand grip-strengthening programs. These blocks are made of 100% memory foam which returns to its original shape when squeezed and released. They are soft to touch and ideal for building up your hand strength and fine motor skills, particularly as a beginner to these types of programs.

• Other Sensory Tools - The other sensory tools we stock involve stacking cones and pinch exerciser pegs. Both of these are ideal for hand rehabilitation as they provide tactile stimulation and improve coordination and fine motor skills during recovery and therapy. The pinch pegs kit goes further to improve the pinch strength of the patient, with five different options of peg resistance to suit the ability of any patient, as well as gradually increase ability through tailored programs.

Read more about using our Sensory Tools

8 Therapy Putty Hand Exercises Everyone Should Know

Beginners Guide to Hand Strengthening Program with Slow Recovery Foam