PRODUCT INFORMATION

For Sizing:  See the Ordering The RELEAS™ guide

For Pricing:  Contact Tiburon Medical Enterprises at Sales@TiburonMed.com or call 951.654.2333.

Complete Kit

Kit Includes:  1-Thumb Spika; 1-Outrigger w/4-Springs & 1-Cover (2-pack); 1-Finger Support; 1-Travel Bag

The RELEAS™ is designed for individuals who have some arm and elbow motion and can close their hand, but are unable to open that hand due to spasticity or muscle weakness. This includes those who are affected by:

• stroke
• traumatic head injury
• cerebral palsy
• specific peripheral nerve injury

The RELEAS™ is a dynamic splint that fits over an affected hand’s index finger, long fingers and thumb. It uses a spring-loaded outrigger, or bar, that opens the first two fingers while an elastic glove opens the thumb. Users can then apply their own grip strength to close the hand to hold an object. Once an object is stabilized with the affected hand, the individual can use his or her unimpaired hand to perform manipulation components of a given task. For example, the user can hold a jar with their affected hand and twist the top off with their other, functional hand. Once the task is completed, the user can relax their affected hand, allowing tensions in the glove and outrigger to open the hand and release the object.

The RELEAS™ has an adjustable neoprene glove that wraps around the hand and supports the thumb. The elasticity of the neoprene helps open the thumb with a graded amount of resistance. A spring-loaded metal outrigger, or lever arm, extends from a base plate to the back of the hand. Two fabric buddy splints wrap around the index and long finger and attach to the lever arm. The RELEAS™ user closes their affected hand by flexing the thumb, index and long fingers. When the user later relaxes this hand, resistance from the thumb support and the lever arm re-open the hand. Specific training helps users learn how to use this modified form of grasp and release for many activities of daily living.

The RELEAS™ can help a user based on his or her grip force and ability to relax the hand. With the RELEAS™ many users have been able to functionally include the impaired hand to perform tasks they were unable to include the hand in before. These tasks include:

• open packets for salt and pepper, straws, and band aids
• hold wallets and purses while removing bills, coins and credit cards
• stabilize a bowl when mixing
• hold and fold paper
• open and remove letters from an envelope
• hold a broom while sweeping
• hold and pinch gift paper and tape for wrapping presents
• hold and pull up pants and underpants
• tie shoes
• fold laundry
• carry a basket or grocery bag with handle
• hold a nail while using a hammer