CanDo TheraPutty Standard Exercise Putty, Black: X-Firm, 3 oz

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Make sure to get Theraputty brand only!I've had mixed success with ordering Theraputty through Amazon. Unfortunately, Amazon throws all reviews for certain types of products together, so whether it's brand-name or off-brand, you'll not know until it arrives, or if you read the description and supplier very carefully. I was originally given Theraputty by my OT for recovery from a badly broken wrist - of course my right, dominant wrist! - and thanks to faithfully using this along with my other exercises twice a day for 6 months, I recovered full use of my wrist and hand, even though my surgeon predicted that I would not. After a number of months of heavy usage, the putty developed an unpleasant odor and I knew it was time to replace it. Unfortunately, I was not aware when I ordered a new batch, that it was an off-brand. Oily and stringy, ugh! I got a refund (no returns for this type of putty due to germs, no doubt). Then I researched what was actually being sold by Amazon and quickly learned about the off-brands. However, of you only order the Theraputty brand, you should get the real thing. That's what I ordered this time, and have given the lower rating because what I received was, I suspect a bad batch. It's supposed to be red-soft, but what this blob feels like is similar in stiffness to the green version. I've been given a refund and will reorder, but only after communicating with the seller. Buyer beware! 3Highly recommendWonderful quality. I I bought this for my students with autism, I hide small objects in the putty for them to find. I keep one at the work with teacher table as a break in between working. Another one is in the basket that we take to lunch. The students can play with it when they finish eating lunch. We love it a lot, 5Big enough to shareLove this pack for the sensory area in my classroom. Different students really prefer different consistencies and this allows everyone to do the same thing, but still have some choices. The larger size containers allows friends to play together with one container. 5Unless you are Andre The Giant, you don't need 6 oz. for personal use.I like this product. I think it's a high quality item and appears to do what it's designed to do. I looked at other reviews and decided the standard 2 oz. size that comes in the variety packs might not be a large enough lump to effectively use. I don't have basketball player hands. They're about average size. That said, unless you are Andre The Giant, or that guy from GoT, you don't need more than about 3 or 4 oz - AT MOST. I pulled off a ball that should be about 2 oz and it's plenty enough for me.Also - I used to be a carpenter. I still lift weights regularly and have very strong hands. I purchased the Green product instead of blue or black, figuring it'd be more appropriate to just maintaining strength and range of motion. It's one of the middle of the road firmness options... It is quite firm. The green level will actually help you BUILD hand strength. Unless you are a regular boulderer or rock climber, you shouldn't need to go any firmer than this. I would actually recommend yellow or coral color putty for most normal human beings. 3Not actual Theraputty, or very bad quality control.Product came in some random plastic container with a sticker on the side saying "Theraputty 6 oz". I was suspicious at that point whether someone had just put some nasty Silly Putty in a container and called it Theraputty. I spend 12 bucks getting the authentic stuff only to get completely disappointed. After opening it, it had the smell like cheap plastic and the putty itself was very very soft. I ordered the green (medium) and it is so soft it melts on the table when left alone for a few minutes. It is way softer than the same green Theraputty used at my son's Occupation Therapy, and they are supposedly more hard when they are brand new. This must be some kind of cheap imitation. I'm feeling totally deceived. 2Skip the blue and head straight to the blackIf you where debating between the two I'd say go straight to the black from the green. The blue isn't very pliable and more like working with plastic then with putty. However the black is firm yet very pliable while still giving firm resistance to strengthen fingers. i hide small toys in it and also have him push marbles in the putty we also do a lot of twisting activities 5Very convenientIt helped my autistic child a lot we hide toystory mini figures inside them and then we would ask him to find each character, it is very helpful and convenient.I would recommend it for any child it would really help kids strengthen their fingers which could help them in writing and grabbing the pencil 5Good so far. Labels need work.I just received a full set of the 4 oz size. So far, I really like them. They're a great way to build up my hand strength, and kind of fun just to work them at the office, or while watching television.I have reasonably large hands and the 4 oz seems plenty big enough.One small issue which cost a star in my rating was labeling. I'm not a physical therapist, so I'm unaware of the standard color scheme. Nowhere was there a key that showed which color is which firmness. Each tub had a label showing it was 4 oz. One tub had no label at all.This was moderately easy to resolve in a quick web search. For those who are interested, this image shows a color key:http://images.allegrocentral.com/pictures/skillbuilders/cando2 4Used for improved strength for handwritingThis putty is very good and it's fun to play with. We purchased the red theraputty to build strength for handwriting. It gives you a workout and you can have fun messing with it. I would recommend that you get the 6 ounce size of putty because it is the minimum amount I feel you could use and have it be effective. I have smaller hands and use the entire ball so I feel it is worth the extra money. We have used it for several months and it is still in good condition.prosGoodFunDoes not dry outConsGets dirtyYes it gets dirty because some dirt gets mixed in with the putty over time. You should also be aware that it will get on your clothes if you are not careful and it might stain. However The putty is good and I would recommend it to people that want to build muscle strength for handwriting. 5No mess and great to exercise handsThis product was recommended by my kids' occupational therapist to help strengthen their fingers for better writing. My kid loves the texture and the weight. It comes in different weight options and this one is just right for my 6-10 year old kids. 5

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CanDo TheraPutty Standard Exercise Putty, Black: X-Firm, 3 oz

CanDo TheraPutty Standard Exercise Putty, Black: X-Firm, 3 oz

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