Cando-10-1468 TheraPutty Standard Exercise Putty, Black: X-Firm, 4 oz(

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Keep in mind, Theraputty is just that...Therapy putty...Theraputty is not a toy for unsupervised play. It is a therapeutic exercise material, best used by adults or children with adult supervision..I have read several reviews from folks complaining that they aren't getting a big enough glob of putty in these tubs....Or that this stuff ruins fabric..It is hard to play with because it's so soft and won't hold it's shape....WELL...I'm not exactly sure what people are expecting when they order a 2 oz. package of physical therapy putty. This stuff is NOT play dough or modeling clay. It is a very smooth, pliable, elasticized physical therapy putty that comes in varying strength levels and is absolutely invaluable as a physical therapy tool for anybody who has had any kind of surgery on their hands or wrists. Theraputty retains its elasticity and soft texture forever, and will not dry out. It is important to store it in it's container to keep it from "oozing" into crevices and fabrics.Upon opening a tub of putty, the consumer will see that the putty is smooth, shiny and self leveling. It has a "Silly Putty" feel, and although there are no warnings printed on the container, common sense should tell you that any self leveling product can and will seep into any pours surface that it comes in contact with for any length of time.The 2 oz. lump of putty in each tub is color coded for its pressure level, and is just the right size to fit into the palm of almost any hand. It is the perfect amount of putty to use to manipulate weak stiff, swollen fingers and wrist muscles that need strengthening, and a 2 oz. ball of putty is huge in the hands of a three year old!Like Silly Putty, it will soak into clothing, furniture and carpet if you leave it laying around. Unlike Silly Putty, this stuff will not pick up dirt and will maintain its wonderfully smooth texture as long as you use it for it's intended purpose, and put it back into its container in between uses. Theraputty is non toxic and is treated with an antibacterial agent, and will last forever if you take care of it. .After a rather severe hand injury, my physical therapist started having me work with the softest available putty, and my hand was so week that I could barely squeeze the stuff. I just ordered this set so that I can continue to use it at home, and work on advancing my strength and endurance in my spare time, like while I am watching TV in the evenings. Although I doubt that I will ever regain enough strength to manipulate the black (firmest) putty, my husband uses it to exercise his hands and keep his joints from stiffening up.I have to admit, my six year old niece does love playing with this stuff, but we keep it on a table and she knows to be very careful about getting any of it on anything other than the table. Unlike most children's play putty, this product does not crumble or leave any hard to clean up residue anywhere. So, feel free to allow the kids to play with it...under adult supervision.I highly recommend this product to anybody who has any issues with their hands or fingers, including occasional joint stiffness or swelling, even arthritis. It's wonderful to use simply to loosen up your fingers before starting any crafting project that involves excess use of your fingers, or even before playing a finger intense musical instrument. I would not recommend this product as a modeling clay or as a toy for small children unless they are being supervised, as it can ruin clothing and carpets.Although there are no printed warnings or instructions for this product included in the packaging, you can always ask your physical therapist to print out diagrams and instructions for recommended exercises for therapy putty. There are also lots of YouTube videos and many different articles available on the internet to assist you as well.If you are planning to use Theraputty with children, plan to play with them. This stuff is fun to squeeze and squish, and is therapeutic for all ages.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.3Great for PT, but a bit smallI had wrist surgery two months ago and my physical therapist uses this. He suggested I buy some because I'm going to be finished with PT soon but still need to do some stretches and exercises at home. I particularly like this putty because squeezing it against my palm helps stretch out my scar, which is still pretty tight.The one thing I'd point out is that this 2 oz container is a little bit small. (There's a picture of the ball of putty in my hand below; my hand is about 3.5-4" across measuring just above the thumb.) I think my therapist has 4 oz containers, and I prefer the extra material in my hand. This set is currently ~$10 cheaper, though, which is why I picked it.5Versatile and long-lastingI am a school-based occupational therapist and use this putty ALL the time. It's great for fine motor exercise (i hide marbles in it for kids to dig out), sensory input (tactile and proprioceptive), and imaginative play (i use 1-inch dinosaurs and the kids like to bury them in the putty or make dinosaur footprints). One container lasts me an entire school year. It stays clean and never dries out. It is latex free. Do not drop it on the floor or let kids smash it in clothing because it will get stuck and/or pick up yucky stuff from the floor. If some does drop on the carpet, i use a small ball of it to help me pick up what fell. I only give it 4 stars because the lid isn't very tight and once or twice it has opened in my bag.4A must have after hand surgeryI had hand/thumb surgery and I was initially attracted to these because you received 6 different resistances and it would have cost me substantially more to purchase them through my physical/occupational therapist. Putty is definitely one of the best ways to work on hand strength because it is so versatile; you can push, pull and squeeze it in so many directions. Even though my PT had me using the red and green I started at the bottom with the peach because I could do it for much longer and then I slowly worked up through the colors. I think most people will find like I did that the blue and black aren't necessary unless you're wanting to build serious strength in your hands. Just going through the green got me back to my pre surgery hand strength. The blue is hard to use and the black is extremely hard. It feels like you are playing with melted rubber. It also had an oiliness to it that the others didn't that I really disliked. Overall, this is a great product and a good buy, but if you don't think you'll use them, you might look for a set without the blue and black.4

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Cando-10-1468 TheraPutty Standard Exercise Putty, Black: X-Firm, 4 oz(pack of 1)

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