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A Message From The MetaFlex™ Founder
Click play on the video below to hear a message from company founder, Téa!
In theory this glove should help, but it's almost impossible to get on a hand with spasticity. Also, I only need a glove for my right hand so if they must be sold in pairs, why not offer two for the same hand?
I have MS, and my right leg and right hand are severely affected, with my RH typically resting in the MS "claw hand" shape, like a dead bug. I have tried numerous concepts to try and get it to stretch out, but all were either ineffective or very inconvenient. PT therapy has helped a lot over the years, but my MetaFlex glove has made a difference in JUST THREE DAYS. Having had this condition for over 15 years, this is HUGE. The bands are quite effective; within 30 minutes of first putting it on, the tendons on the front of my fingers started to complain, and I had to back off on the tension! I can now wear my glove overnight as well as for several hours during the day. I see great things ahead for my RH mobility and can't wait to see where things go from here!
My recommendation for new customers: these gloves run LARGE. For the first time in my life, an XL glove was too big. If you are undecided on size, try the smaller of the two choices first.
One design improvement I would make: the back of the glove tends to collapse a bit of you stretch the resistance bands as far as they go (see photo). Another conundrum for the engineering team!
As a neuro occupational therapist, I know how difficult it can be for stroke survivors to regain finger extension, which often comes late in recovery or not at all. The MetaFlex gloves provide just the right amount of assistance to help open the hand, making it easier to practice everyday movements like picking up and releasing objects. This kind of support can be a game-changer in helping individuals engage in meaningful tasks and move closer to independence!
You have to get them the right size. Snuggly works best. My husband has lost his strength in his hands and the gloves are life changer.
Gloves fit well and seem to relax my hands