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Innovative gadgetsInnovative gadgets to aid people suffering from arthritis
Arthritis is a joint condition characterized by inflammation and varying levels of pain. The pain associated with can often make it a debilitating condition, whereby normal life, mobility, and routine activities are affected. In fact, arthritis has been reported as one of the common causes of disability. Research and studies have revealed that ergonomic designs provide much comfort for those suffering from arthritis or similar ailments. Ergonomically designed work stations, seating arrangements, and ergonomic positioning along with other contributing factors have found to reduce the occurrence of work related disability among people suffering from arthritis. Likewise, ergonomically designed gadgets, appliances, and products could definitely make life less painful for those living with this distressing condition. Listed below are seven such specially designed gadgets:
1. Electric Peeler
Electric PeelerElectric Peeler
The electric peeler can make the job of skinning potatoes, apples, and carrots easier and faster especially for those suffering from joint pain or other disabilities. This comes especially handy when one needs to work with a huge pile of vegetables or fruits. The name, Zyliss Multipeeler Electric Peeler might sound a bit strange and redundant, however this is a gadget that requires minimal effort to operate and is a necessity for people living with arthritis.
2. The Kug
The KugThe Kug
Colorful and durable, this one is a combo of a kettle and a mug. This plastic container comes with a heating element to boil water in about one and a half minutes and can also serve your drink hot! Designed and developed by Alan Harrison and Ben Millet, two college students, this is a cool gadget for arthritis patients who have difficulty lifting kettles; the weightless design helps eliminate unnecessary strain on wrists, fingers, and hands. The design was well received and went on to lift the Arthritis Ireland Easy to Use Design Award. This electric kettle cum mug is a real beauty with brains – it being portable, easy to clean, of lightweight and ergonomic design, and limiting energy and water wastage.
3. Ring Pull Can Opener
Ring Pull Can OpenerRing Pull Can Opener
Produced by a Chinese manufacturer, this pull can opener makes life much easier for people suffering from joint disabilities, especially when they try to open a can. Made of plastic, this can opener comes in an attractive black and white combo, and is considered an eco-friendly tool. Coming in J shape and ergonomically designed, the gadget can be easily pulled up by even those having feeble hands. The non-slip handle design provides extra comfort and ease of use in addition to excellent grip.
4. The Autonomous Saucier
The Autonomous SaucierThe Autonomous Saucier
This is a device that feeds on battery to stir sauces, while the cook can concentrate on other important tasks or just take a break giving rest to the fingers and wrists! Standing on three legs with silicone rubber feet, this stirrer can spin and revolve in the pan and mix the sauce ingredients easily, without letting them burn and stick. The speed settings could be adjusted depending on the thickness required. The feet are heat resistant and can stand up to 572 degree F.
5. Six Way Opener
Six Way OpenerSix Way Opener
This new multi-opener has been especially designed for those suffering from arthritis! This unit of 5.5″x2.5″ made of plastic, stainless steel, and silicone, can tackle at least half a dozen stuffs, including snack bags, jar lids, bottle tops and caps, safety seals, and pull tabs. This wonderful design that resembles number 8 is dishwasher safe also.
6. The Trundlr cellphone
The Trundlr cellphoneThe Trundlr cellphone
Cellular phones have undergone an all-encompassing makeover since their introduction. Today, phones are easy to use and navigate; still, it might not be easy for arthritis patients to use them by pressing so many buttons. Designer Sam Stringleman has now come up with a new concept that cuts down the unnecessary strain on fingers while using such an every day device. This spherical shaped device makes use of simpler gestures or movements to navigate and make calls - that is, with minimal finger movements. This gadget can also be used as a magnifier.
7. The Palm Pistol
The Palm PistolThe Palm Pistol
This is a self-defense unit for people suffering from weakness of the hands, and is the first of its type. This single-shot handgun is of 9 mm and is a class I medical device; this handgun can be prescribed by physicians for people suffering form deformity and arthritis. This gun has been designed so that the thumb is used to fire, and not the index finger. The use of thumb considerably reduces the chances of misfire and increases accuracy.
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