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. The position of the handle reduces strain on the wrist and hand.
. The standard handle fork and trowel have a curved steel stem between the handle and the tool head to prevent the forearm scraping on the ground.
. The digging parts are made of strong stainless steel while the grips are heavy duty plastic in bright yellow.
. The Long Reach Tools are specifically designed for gardeners who wish to sit on a stool or garden from a wheelchair.
. It is recommended that an optional arm support be fitted to any Long Reach tool whenever it is used as it will not only allow the strength of the forearm to be used but will give better balance and greater control.

Option Details
* The removable plastic arm support cuff plugs in to the rear of the tools. The support allows the strength of the forearm to be used.

Place Of Manufacture

UK

Price Guide

Price from Arthritese

Models

Tools include :
. Fist grip fork
. Fist grip cultivator
. Fist grip trowel
. Long reach fist grip trowel
. Long reach fist grip fork
. Long reach fist grip hoe

Tools may be called Fist Grip or Easi Grip

Options

* Arm support cuff

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.