
Why we know this works!
Why we know this works!
We love these hand weights because as occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) we see arms give out on real tasks, like lifting a casserole dish or pushing up from a chair, long before anyone calls it weakness. Are dumbbells safe for seniors? Yes, when the weight is right, and that is the point of this set: the solid cast iron weights come in a range of sizes, are color coded so you grab the correct one every time, and have a vinyl or neoprene coating that is comfortable to grip and easy on your floors. Start light, move slowly, and progress one weight at a time.
They are especially important for people rebuilding upper body strength after illness, surgery, or a hospital stay, and for anyone working on staying independent with lifting and carrying. If gripping a handle is painful from arthritis or hand weakness, start with Resistance Bands instead, which load the joints more gently through the movement.
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Aaron Anderson
OTR/L, ECHM
LENEXA, KS
ArthritisCardiac RecoveryChronic Pain
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OTD, OTR/L, ATP
Omaha, NE
ArthritisHand & Upper ExtremityGeneral Aging
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