Mia Hand: the 5 grips.
When we talk about the efficiency of an upper limb prosthesis, we undoubtedly immediately refer to the grasps and the gestures he can perform and the way he performs them. Mia Hand with its 5 grips performs 7 of the top 10 gestures used in 80% of daily movements.
Favoring the indispensable by eschewing the superfluous means marrying functionality; it means being able to give every amputeeə an indispensable tool and a valuable ally for everyday life.
1.
CYLINDRICAL GRIP
The cylindrical grip, one of the most useful everyday grips: it allows you to hold objects such as bottles, glasses or cups. This grip, combined with Mia Hand’s excellent strength, is also indispensable for moving or shifting objects in spaces.
Strength, an essential element for every Mia Hand grip.
Mia Hand reaches up to 150 N of maximum gripping force.
2.
PRECISION GRIP
Precision grip, allows gestures in which full control of the action is essential. With this grip you can hold a toothpick, pick a flower or move a pawn on a chessboard.
Speed, an indispensable function of a grip.
3.
LATERAL GRIP.
The lateral grip is very useful for all those everyday actions such as holding a spoon, placing the ATM on the reader Or to give your business card to a client.
A grip as simple as it is essential.
4.
POINTING UP.
Pointing up or extended index finger is the gesture of the index finger being raised, this allows you, for example, to ring a doorbell or type keys on your smartphone screen.
5.
POINTING DOWN.
Pointing down or flexed index finger, on the other hand, is the movement of the index finger down; in this position the finger can be used to tap keys on the keyboard or press a generic button.
