The Thomas Steady Arm is a writing aid and arm support designed for use by children and adults with disabilities causing arm and hand tremors. The user’s right or left arm is placed in the trough-style arm holder, the straps secured, and the tension adjuster set to counter the tremors, thus enabling the user to feed him or herself, write, turn pages, etc. The unit clamps to a tabletop or to a wheelchair. “A woman hadn’t fed herself in 14 years because of heavy tremors.” Ms. Christie recalled. “I wanted to invent something that would emulate an arm, something that would stabilize movement.” “Rebecca Christie never had visions of becoming an inventor. But as an occupational therapist who worked with a woman who had Parkinson’s Disease and multiple sclerosis, she wanted to improve the quality of life of people who have difficulty using their arms.” For all ages. Dishwasher safe. **Adult size only, please call for Pediatric size information. Thomas Steady Arm Features: It moves in all axis and planes. The tension adjuster adjusts for any tremor, large or small. Graduated movements allow movement in complete controlled circular motions. Can be used by either right or left handed people. Height adjuster allows use by any size adult person. Mounts to any table top (except glass). Can be mounted to wheelchairs. Thomas Steady Arm Specifications:Length: 16 inches, Height adjusts: 4 - 9 inches, Weight: 5.5 lbs
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