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Forearm supports & stablisers
Included in this section are a range of forearm supports and stabilisers that may assist with eating or drinking. These can be attached to a tray or table top and may help reduce tremor or uncontrolled movements during eating or drinking tasks.1
These products may also be used for other tasks such as writing, computing and personal care, eg shaving.
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Help and advice
Eating systems are highly specialised pieces of equipment, and should only be used after an assessment and recommendation by a speech and language therapist or occupational therapist trained in their use. These systems should always be used with a carer or family member nearby due to the possible risk of choking.2
Weighted cuffs could also be used when eating or drinking if your tremor is making this difficult2.
Studies have shown that strategies such as...
- supporting your trunk against a table
- placing your elbow on a table top
- wearing a wrist splint
- placing your other hand over your other hand...
... can be just as effective as equipment or used in combination with equipment when managing tremor3.
Further information
For more information you may wish to contact the:
- MS society, website: www.mssociety.org.uk , helpline: 0808 800 8000 They have a factsheet on tremor
- National Tremor Foundation , website www.tremor.org.uk.
The National Tremor Foundation aims to provide help, support and advice to all those living with any form of tremor, irrespective of age. - Parkinsons UK, website: www.parkinsons.org.uk, helpline: 0808 800 0303
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