Gadget Wednesday: Bionic gloves
I have arthritis throughout my body but it is especially troubling in my hands. It's the result of too many soccer games and diving at the feet of crazed strikers. And if I have done a fair amount of work in the garden, well... it's a long night.
So I was curious about a glove that was designed to assist folks with arthritis. The Bionic glove is made by the same folks who make the Louisville Slugger baseball bats (and batting gloves). They make gloves for all sorts of activities - equestrian, driving, golf, tennis, fitness and gardening. They aren't cheap ($40) but I like them a lot.
Do they help? I think so. It's always difficult to know as one tends to pay more attention to things which skews the analysis. However, I haven't had as many painful evenings - or the need for anti-inflammatory drugs.
I don't always wear gloves when gardening as I like to feel the dirt. But when there is a chill in the air or I'm using some heavy tools, I'll use the gloves. Or when there are wolf spiders around. I don't like them. They know karate.
Labels: Bionic gloves, gadget
posted by Garden Keeper @ 1:01 PM
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I also like Bionic gloves very much. I have arthritis and they do seem to help me not to hurt so much, while giving my hands more strength. Thanks for your profile.~~Dee
I need to look into getting some of those bionic gloves - I have a touch of arthritis but also carpal tunnel. There are some days I can barely open a packet of seeds or grasp a weed to pull it. Thanks for sharing. Vikki from the Denver, Colorado area - www.thorntonwilliamsfamily.blogspot.com
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