Physioworx Therapeutic Hand Therapy Putty - X Soft - Yellow

X Soft Yellow provides very light resistance within the Physioworx therapeutic putty range. It is suitable where gentler resistance is required or where greater resistance would make an exercise difficult to complete with good control.

It can be used as an early stage in a progressive hand exercise programme, with resistance increased as strength, movement and exercise tolerance improve.

Choose resistance according to individual ability: where therapeutic putty forms part of rehabilitation following an injury, surgery or immobilisation, follow the resistance and exercise programme recommended by your healthcare professional.

Therapeutic putty provides resistance as it is squeezed, stretched, pinched, rolled or manipulated. Working against this resistance engages muscles involved in hand, finger, wrist and forearm movement.

The putty can be shaped in different ways to target a variety of movements including gripping, pinching, finger pressing, finger spreading and controlled manipulation.

X Soft resistance allows these exercises to be performed against gentle resistance, making it suitable where a lighter exercise level is required.

The mouldable nature of therapeutic putty allows numerous exercises to be performed using one simple therapy aid.

The putty can be squeezed, pinched, stretched, rolled, twisted and pulled, enabling different movements to focus on the fingers, thumb, hand and forearm.

X Soft Yellow can also form part of a progressive programme, moving to Soft Red or firmer resistance levels when appropriate.

Resistance colours are product-range specific: therapy putty colours can vary between manufacturers. Always select putty according to its stated resistance rather than colour alone.

1. Ensure X Soft resistance is suitable for your current ability and exercise programme.
2. Use with clean, dry hands.
3. Remove the required amount of putty from the container.
4. Shape the putty according to the exercise being performed.
5. Squeeze, pinch, roll, stretch or manipulate the putty using slow, controlled movements.
6. Complete the number of repetitions recommended for your exercise programme.
7. Exercises should feel controlled and appropriately challenging without causing sharp or increasing pain.
8. Progress to greater resistance only when appropriate.
9. Return the putty to its container immediately after use and close securely.

Important: exercises following hand injury, surgery, fracture or immobilisation should be performed in accordance with advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

• Use with clean, dry hands.
• Keep the putty away from dirt, fibres, hair and other debris.
• Avoid contact with clothing, upholstery, carpets and other porous materials.
• Return the putty to its container after each use.
• Ensure the container lid is securely closed when not in use.
• Store in a clean, dry environment away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not use putty that has become significantly contaminated or deteriorated.

• Therapeutic putty is intended for exercise use and must not be eaten.
• Keep away from the mouth, eyes and other sensitive areas.
• Use a resistance appropriate to the individual's ability and exercise programme.
• Do not progress to greater resistance if exercises cannot be completed comfortably and with good control.
• Stop use if exercise causes sharp pain, increasing pain, significant swelling, numbness or other unexpected symptoms.
• Following surgery, fracture, significant injury or immobilisation, use according to advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
• Children should use therapeutic putty under appropriate adult supervision.
• Inspect before use and discontinue use if the putty becomes significantly contaminated or deteriorated.
• This product is not a substitute for professional assessment of persistent or unexplained hand, wrist or forearm symptoms.