Theraputty & Puttycise

Clinical Guide: Hand Therapy & Functional Rehabilitation Protocols

Progressive resistive hand putty is a cornerstone medium in occupational therapy and hand rehabilitation for rebuilding grip strength, tendon glide, and fine motor coordination following hand injuries, stroke, or surgical interventions.

1. TheraPutty Standard Resistance Progression

TheraPutty utilizes a standardized, color-coded resistance system to guide hand and finger rehabilitation protocols:

• Tan (Extra-Extra-Soft) & Yellow (Extra-Soft): Ideal for early post-surgical rehabilitation, severe arthritis, pediatric therapy, and fragile hand conditions.
• Red (Soft) & Green (Medium): Standard progression for post-cast hand mobilization, wrist flexor strengthening, and general hand conditioning.
• Blue (Heavy) & Black (Extra-Heavy): High-resistance material engineered for advanced grip strengthening, athletic conditioning, and heavy functional rehab.

2. Puttycise Tools: Simulating Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Puttycise accessories push hand therapy beyond simple squeezing by turning TheraPutty into a functional exercise medium. Pushing Puttycise tools into resistive putty simulates essential real-world movements:

• Cap Turn & Knob Turn: Rebuilds wrist pronation/supination and functional pinch grip for opening bottles and door handles.
• Key Turn: Isolates lateral pinch strength required for locking/unlocking doors and turning ignition keys.
• Peg Turn & Screwdriver: Improves fine motor manipulation, finger opposition, and functional tool handling.

3. Patient Safety & Clinic Hygiene

TheraPutty is clean, non-toxic, non-greasy, and gluten-free. It leaves no sticky residue on patient hands or clinic workstations. To maintain hygienic standards, supply individual 2 oz or 3 oz cups for single-patient home exercise programs (HEP) and store bulk backbar containers in cool environments away from direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TheraPutty latex-free and gluten-free?

Yes. Original TheraPutty is formulated to be 100% latex-free, gluten-free, and non-toxic, making it safe for use in pediatric therapy, hospital settings, and latex-sensitive environments.

What container size is best for home exercise programs vs. clinic backbars?

The 2 oz, 3 oz, and 4 oz individual portion cups are ideal for dispensing directly to patients for prescribed home exercise programs (HEP). Larger 1 lb and 5 lb tubs offer the most economical option for clinic workstations and high-volume therapy practices.

How do you remove TheraPutty if it accidentally gets onto clothing or fabrics?

If TheraPutty adheres to fabric or clinic linens, do not use hot water. Scrape off excess putty, then apply rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or hand sanitizer directly to the affected area. The alcohol dissolves the silicone base, allowing you to wipe or brush the putty cleanly out of the fabric fibers.