Arthritis

Dycem Non Slip products can help solve many of the gripping and stabilisation problems encountered by those with arthritis.

The performance of activities of daily living, such as opening jars and bottles can become increasingly difficult and painful for those with arthritis. By improving grip and providing support, Dycem enables individuals to maintain their independence during everyday activities and exercise.
 
For those with painful, swollen, stiff or weak joints, Dycem’s award winning Bottle and Jar Opener’s take the strain out of opening and tightening stubborn lids without the need for full strength or mobility of the hand and wrist joint.

It is however not limited to the kitchen, many Occupational Therapists encourage patients to use the jar opener to open doors or turn on taps around the home. Other products from Dycem include mats, coasters and reels.

It is vital that those with arthritis continue to use their joints in order to maintain muscle strength and the use of assistive devices, such as the Dycem bottle opener, enable a person to do this.  For those with inflammatory arthritis; Dycem can help to protect the joints from further damage by effectively reducing the stress on them.

A variety of Dycem products is ideal for persons with limited hand control, Arthritis or spacticity.