The Limb Difference gripping aid is designed for users who have a limb difference affecting their hands or fingers. This may include those with dysmelia (conditions from birth), or those who have sustained a limb difference later in life. Our Limb Difference gripping aid is perfect for those who have some or all of their fingers, or parts of their hand, missing. As long as you have at least some widening at your wrist our grip should work for you (A wider section of the wrist is required as an anchor point to transfer the pulling force to, when using the gripping aids).
Use your Limb Difference aid for a wide variety of activities including accessing equipment in the gym, kitchen or garden, holding the handlebars of a bike. They are strong enough to be used for weight lifting.
“The aid has provided me with additional confidence when using new pieces of equipment requiring two hands. I now have a larger variety of machines I can use at the gym. Having a choice makes all the difference when you’re bored of the same gym routine because it’s your only option.” Sarah Baptist
How the Limb Difference aid Works
The Limb Difference aid has a double-strap system. First, fasten the wrist section. Next, use the inner velcro strap to fix the item you wish to hold in your palm into place. Then, use the longer strap to hold it firmly in place. This longer strap comes over the back of your hand, through the buckle and back over the object.
Will they work for me?
There are three sizes of Limb Difference aid, you need to select the one that best matches your wrist and hand size. See our size guide (in tab above) to find out which size is best for you.
If you have most of your fingers you may find that our General Purpose gripping aid would suit you better. As with all of our gripping aids, if you try one and it doesn’t work for you we are happy to exchange it (provided the returned aid is in a saleable condition).
The limb difference aids are available in left or right. You will need to purchase the correct aid or it will not comfortably fit your wrist/hand.
Instructions showing how to put on your Limb Difference aid can be found here.
Made of Strong Stuff
Active Hands aids are both kind to the skin and made to last. Built from tough webbing and comfortable but durable neoprene (wet suit material) they’re designed to withstand regular use, even for strenuous activities. All aids are machine washable – make sure you do the velcro up first!
***Please note that although Rob (above) is demonstrating how to put on the Limb Difference aid, he cannot use it. He uses the General Purpose gripping aid as he has a full hand.***
Limb Difference Aid Size Guide
Use this size guide to find the right size limb difference aid for you.
A = circumference of narrowest part of wrist
A: Wrist Measurement
Small
Standard
Large
120mm – 155mm
135mm – 170mm
150mm – 220mm
4.7″ – 6.1″
5.3″ – 6.7″
5.9″ – 8.7″
A: Wrist Measurement
(n.b. measurements are approximate)
Our wrist size guide will give you the best fit for your wrist but there is some overlap in the sizing. The hand straps do increase in length as the wrist size increases, so if you have a small hand part then you may wish to try a smaller size.
Will a Limb Difference Aid Work for Me?
To help you to decide if the Limb Difference aid is suitable for you here are some hand-types that can benefit from the aid:
Hand types that the Limb Difference Aid will fit
If you have a wrist section like this the aid may work for you, as long as there is enough wrist to pull against:
The Limb Difference aid needs a wrist to pull against
If you have a hand like this you will probably find that our General Purpose gripping aid would work better for you:
Use the General Purpose gripping aid if your hand looks like this
Which is the Best Gripping Aid for Me?
Active Hands have designed a wide range of gripping aids for a wide variety of activities. To help you decide which Active Hands gripping aid is right for you, please read the guide below.
We also stock a range of gripping products from other companies, please see our shop for the full range.
How Does Your Disability Affect You?
Reduced hand function / Poor finger strength, Tremors or involuntary movement
(This may include people with Spinal Cord Injury, MS, cerebral palsy, Guillan-Barré Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, spina bifia, stroke survivors and other similar disabilities).
What do you want to grip?
Which aid is right for you?
Gym Equipment
General Purpose gripping aids D-ring gripping aids Looped exercise aids Hook aids Gym pack/Gym pack deluxe
DIY tools
General Purpose gripping aid
Kitchen implements
General Purpose gripping aid Lite aid
Sports equipment; rowing, kayaking etc
General Purpose gripping aid Looped Exercise aid Hook aids
Bats or Racquets for sport – which need to be held at a 45 degree angle
Angled aid
Gardening tools
General Purpose gripping aid
Winter sports equipment such as adaptive skiing
Winter Sports aid
Small diameter item: pen, make-up, toothbrush
Small Item gripping aid
Adaptive tricycle/children’s walking frame
General Purpose Mini aid (for children under 5) or General Purpose gripping aid
Missing fingers/ Missing parts of hands
This may include people with dysmelia (conditions from birth), or amputation, illness or injury later in life.
What do you want to grip?
Which aid is right for you?
Gym equipment
Limb Difference gripping aid D-ring gripping aid Looped exercise aid
DIY tools
Limb Difference gripping aid
Kitchen implements
Limb Difference gripping aid
Sports equipment; rowing, kayaking etc.
Limb Difference gripping aid
Gardening tools
Limb Difference gripping aid
If you would like more information on how our products can be used in different situations then please take a look at our How to… pages.
The Active Hands range of gripping aids has been specifically designed to suit the life you lead. If you require one of our regular gripping aids but with different measurements, upgraded components for lifting heavier weights or an adapted design we offer a bespoke service (additional cost involved).
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