Grip strength and control are fundamental for executing countless everyday tasks, from opening a jar of pasta sauce to lifting a heavy suitcase. While traditional prosthetic hands often fall short in providing the level of dexterity and functionality needed to integrate back into daily routines, the latest modern ones require much effort for users to learn and practice to remember how to control each different muscle group to perform exactly these advanced 20+ grips.
The 6 Essential Grips for Daily Life with the Vulcan Prosthetic Arm
However, the truth is no matter how many grips your prosthetic hand consists of, it is important to own some “must-have” essential, fundamental yet practical standardized ones to perform effectively most basic daily activities.
So here are the Vulcan Prosthetic Hand’s six grips that upper limb amputees need most, empowering users to regain their thrive in daily life.
Power Grip: Holding and Lifting Heavy Objects
The Vulcan’s Power Grip is the most used one for upper limb amputees. With its robust and stable grasp, you can confidently lift and carry mid-heavy items, such as working tools like a handdrill or a bottle of water without the fear of dropping or fumbling. This grip is essential for tasks that require significant strength and control.
Hook Grip: Hanging Items and Riding Bikes
The Vulcan’s Hook Grip is ideal for tasks that involve hanging or carrying items. Whether you’re commuting with a shoulder bag, bringing home your weekly grocery haul, or handling the handlebar of a bicycle, this grip provides the secure hold you need to keep your things firmly and safely.
Precision Grip: Handling Delicate Items with Accuracy
The Vulcan’s precision grip is designed to help you navigate delicate items precisely. Whether you’re gently handling a pair of glasses, folding a piece of paper, or delicately adjusting a piece of jewelry, this grip provides the dexterity and control needed to prevent damage or accidents.
Key Grip: Manipulating Small Objects with Precision
The Vulcan’s Key Grip offers high dexterity, enabling you to delicately handle thin and flat objects with ease, from unlocking your front door with a key to precisely holding your smartphone.
Tripod Grip: Holding Objects with Three Points of Contact
The Vulcan’s Tripod Grip provides exceptional stability and control, making it the ideal choice for tasks that require fine motor skills, such as writing, drawing, or using tools.
Open Palm: Grasping and Supporting Larger Objects
The Vulcan’s open palm grip is a relaxing solution for handling larger objects, such as books, plates, or bowls on the palm, allowing you to hold items effortlessly while the other hand is busy.
To experience the practical 6 grips of the Vulcan Prosthetic Hand, we invite you to sign up for an experience day on our website by filling out this form and our team will contact you.
