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Modernising the dynamometer for grip assessment – Mutalib et al 2022
Inter-instrument reliability between GripAble and Jamar.
GripAble Pro
The two-in-one upper limb assessment and training device for use by professionals, from hospital to home.
GripAble is a two-in-one assessment and training device to help people with impaired upper limb movement.
GripAble is used by neurological, paediatric and MSK therapists in both therapy and community settings.
The handheld device connects to an app on a tablet and tracks four key hand movements – grip and release, wrist extension / flexion, radial / ulnar deviation and pronation / supination, together with repetitions, and minutes of training.
The device is highly sensitive and can be used by most people, even those with limited grip or movement. Easy to set up, GripAble can be calibrated and personalised to each user’s ability, with real-time feedback to help build motivation and engagement.
GripAble is based on intuitive, fuss-free technology so you can get set up in minutes.
Engaging activities to build motivation
Accurately assess and track activity
Real-time feedback and reports
Use face-to-face or remotely
Lightweight and portable GripAble is already being used in more than 350 locations
Meet some of the GripAble team
Dr Paul Rinne
CEO and co-founder
Dr Mike Mace
CTO and co-founder
Dawn Jackson
Head of Sales & Marketing
Research papers and resources
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Self-directed exergaming – Broderick et al 2021
Self-directed exergaming enabled this stroke inpatient cohort to increase repetitions 8-fold, compared to standard care.
Collaborative gaming for physical training – Mace et al 2017
Democratizing neurorehabilitation – Rinne et al 2016
Elasticity improves handgrip performance – Mace et al 2017
Optimising self exercise scheduling – Lotay 2018
Engaging activities for upper limb training
From Space Shooter to Concierge, and Pigeon Hunter to the multi-player Four in a Row – the GripAble activities are designed to help build and maintain motivation.
Each activity is designed to allow the therapist to address different therapeutic goals and utilise different combinations of grip, release and movement.
Easily calibrate the level of grip strength, release and range of movement required to perform an activity to each user’s ability, based on their current assessment measures.
Balloon Buddies
Targets controlled grip and release. Control the bird's movements up and down the screen by squeezing and releasing, collecting stars as you move along. Emphasis on smooth control.
Circus Escape
Targets fast reaction and controlled grip and release. Power the cycle along the course avoiding hazards without falling off the cliffs. Harder and more intense squeezes are needed to get up those hills!
Four in a Row
A classic! Move the wrist left to right through pronation and supination, and squeeze to drop the counter. An online multi-player game - play against other GripAble users from across the world!
Rep Counter
This is a non-gamified activity that counts all the movements made. Rep counter can be used independently with grip/release and all three movements, pronation/supination, extension/flexion and ulnar/radial deviation.
Pufferfish
Using wrist radial and ulnar deviation, control the pufferfish collecting bubbles as it swims through a sea of hazards which become more dangerous as time goes by.
Pigeon Hunter
Using repeated grip and controlled release, fire arrows in time with flying pigeons. Squeeze to draw and release to fire!
Little Rocket
Navigate the little rocket left and right to shoot the enemies, but don't get hit! Encourages full range of wrist pronation and supination.
Pixelate
Choose whether to work on grip or release with this activity. Perform the movements to reveal pictures from around the world. A gentle, but engaging cognitive task.
Space Shooter
Navigate the rocket left to right through pronation and supination, and squeeze to fly! Shoot the enemies but don't get hit!
Plume
Control a bird as it flies along a course using wrist flexion to move downwards and wrist extension to move upwards. A 3D game, high levels of visual perception and concentration are required.
Concierge
Use wrist extension and flexion to make deliveries across the hotel floors. Extend the wrist up to go up, and flex to come down. This activity targets end of range wrist extension, encouraging strong grip while stabilising the wrist.
Windowsill
One for green fingers, move the wrist left to right through pronation and supination, creating and growing a miniature garden, working on control and stability at specific points.
GripAble sensors assess and train a wide range of hand and arm movements
Simple, effective and accessible technology
Mobile, portable and lightweight, GripAble connects to an app on a tablet, where the user can play fun and engaging activities that are designed to build motivation and to help individuals stick to their important training programmes.
Designed for busy therapists, it’s easy to get started with GripAble, simply turn on the tablet and get training!
GripAble Pro can be dispatched quickly and with support from our dedicated team.
In each beautiful GripAble box, you will find the handheld assessment and training device, together with a QuickStart Guide and all the necessary straps (a tablet can be supplied if needed).
'Our mission is to have a GripAble in the hands of everyone who needs one'
GripAble has been developed and tested over the past eight years with thousands of neurological and orthopaedic therapists; stroke survivors, and leading academic institutions. We are a multi-disciplinary team of therapists, scientists and engineers getting simple effective technology into the hands of the people that need it.
Personalised training and goal setting
Physical rehabilitation is critical to restoring quality of life after stroke and many other neurological, orthopaedic and paediatric conditions, and studies show that the more repetition and strength training a person performs, the greater their chance of restoring movement and, ultimately, their independence.
GripAble enables you to set regular goals and provides daily feedback to help build motivation and engagement with training activities.
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