The Gentle Grip of a Helping Hand

A helping hand for the invisible hand.

Study of the effect of hand-arm vibration on hand grip strength

Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the most common causes of work-related illnes, reimbursement and absence among workers in working environments throughout the world. Among various factors, exposure to vibration is one of the main causes of these injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of key factors on the occurrence and exacerbation of the effects of expo...

A helping hand.

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Gentle Teaching: A Value Based Framework for Helping Others

This paper describes a non-aversive behavior management approach called gentle teaching and details supportive techniques of the approach. Principles of gentle teaching ;Ire explained, including unconditional valuing of individuals (shown by verbal valuing, gestural valuing, arid physical valuing); value reciprocation; and behavioral involvement (shown by co-participation in meaningful tasks). ...

The Effect of Forearm Kinesio Taping on Hand Grip Strength of Healthy People

Background & Aims: Grip strength plays a fundamental role in many daily activities of upper extremities. Reduced grip strength is common in patients with some musculoskeletal disorders in upper extremities. Kinesio taping of the forearm area might help to facilitate muscle contraction through stimulating the skin mechanoreceptors and consequently increasing sensory feedbacks around the taped ar...