Liftware Steady is an amazing utensil that uses computer technology to stabilize hand tremors during eating. The small computer within the device captures an unwanted hand tremor and, using its two motors in the handle, sends a movement to the utensil in the opposite direction. As a result, the utensil can remain steady as it picks up food and moves towards the mouth.
Independent Use Requires:
At least one intact upper extremity/hand
Sufficient range of motion and strength in the intact hand to grasp device
Sufficient active range of motion in the intact upper extremity to bring hand to mount
Ability to motor plan
Liftware Steady Compensates for These Deficits:
Difficulty bringing food to the mouth on a spoon or fork due to arm or hand tremors
Difficulty controlling upper extremity voluntary movement resulting in food spillage off of spoon or fork before getting to the mouth
Involuntary upper extremity movements resulting in food spillage off of spoon or fork before getting to the mouth
Decreased upper extremity coordination resulting in food spillage off of spoon or fork before getting to the mouth
Deficits in upper extremity gross motor coordination resulting in food spillage off of spoon or fork before getting to the mouth
Upper extremity ataxia resulting in food spillage off of spoon or fork before getting to the mouth
Diagnoses Liftware Steady is Commonly Used For:
Parkinson’s Disease
Essential Tremors
Huntington’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebrovascular Accident
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremors resulting from alcohol abuse or alcohol withdrawl
Dystonia
Tics
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