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RELEAS

The RELEAS, an innovative device developed at MossRehab, helps restore hand function. It is designed for people 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 caused by:

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

photo of RELEAS hand splintA therapeutic splint, the RELEAS enables individuals to use their impaired hand to functionally grasp, hold and release. It has been shown to improve the ability to functionally use the impaired hand to perform tasks and activities they were unable to include that 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

For more information, read the RELEAS FAQs