Active Hands

My husband and I spoke and he said to me "This is the best gift I have ever received", and he has been a C5/C since 1992. Thanks for making such a life changing product!

Gentrie Pool, Arlington, USA

Hi, I just want to thank you for your great products. I'm a C5-6 tetraplegic myself and use the "gloves" both in the gym and when Handbiking with the wheelchair (Stricker Handbike). All the best and once again thanks for your great products!

Tommy Andersson, WS Mobility, Sweden

I work in a day centre for people who have physical disabilities. We are already using Active Hands in our gym and we have just bought your gym pack. We have clients now accessing gym equipment who without Active Hands would not be able to use the equipment. The aids are amazing and it is wonderful to see the smiles on peoples' faces when they get to use the gym for the first time! Thank you.

Louise Victoria Payne, Rhondda, Wales

"Thank you for your fast delivery of the Active Hands aid. My disability is my left hand where I have limited function and sensation as a result of a blast injury in Afghanistan in 2008. I have been using the aid for two years and it has helped me so much, especially in the gym environment where I like to lift weights. Without the Active Hands aid I wouldn't be able to lift, grip or train my upper body. I even use it for pull ups."

Lance Corporal Michael Lewis, 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment, British Army

"Being a keen sportsman before my accident 25 years ago my biggest frustration has been being unable to grip a racket or bat. I can now hit a tennis ball at my 12 year old son - and usually with more accuracy than he hits it back at me! I'm just finding out what more I can now do again."

Mr David Higgs

"My strap came today from you guys and I must say it is the best thing i have bought in a long time. It has opened up all new things for me at the gym - it's hard to believe that something so simple can help somebody so much."

Josh, UK

"I had spinal decompression operation which left me with having to learn to walk again but also very seriously affected my left hand, specifically my grip. In order to be able to get the benefit of my gym sessions, which is critically important for my mobility, using your product i am able to work with weights which will speed up my recovery in a very major way."

Fintan McManus, Ireland

"I purchased the general purpose gripping aids. I am now able to use various items of equipment at my local gym that I was previously unable to. In addition, I use hand weights at home and I have my own exercise bike which I use to exercise my arms. I would not be able to do this without my gloves. They have made a huge difference to the quality of my life and enable me to be more active. I would highly recommend them."

Mr Nick Smith

"Since breaking my neck in 1999 I have struggled to gain back normality in life as I have very weak/disabled hands, fortunately using the gripping aid I have been able to complete regular gym sessions that have enabled me to build the needed strength to live an independent life. Further more, being able to now use the gym and build strength I have managed to compete at international sport and be part of Team GB, an accomplishment I never thought possible. I therefore whole heartedly recommend the gripping aids by the active hands company as a possible means of living a better and fuller life!"

James Price, GB Wheelchair Rugby
Founder: The Wheelchair Access Award scheme

"Used every day. We love them."

Mrs. Y, Dorset

"Have recommended them to lots of other people."

T, Leighton Buzzard

"I think it is a most wonderful idea."

Mrs T, Somerset

"Without the gripping aids my daughter would not be able to hold onto the handlebars of her trike. They are invaluable."

Mrs P, Morecambe

We're always interested to find out how people are using our aids, so if you have any feedback or comments we'd be delighted to receive them at feedback@activehands.co.uk