I have arthritis in my finger and wrist joints, will the tabs require much strength ?
760147
I would think you might have a bit of difficulty unsnapping the tabs on this knife holder. It takes a certain bit of pressure combined with a twist of the wrist. I'd suggest trying to find a sheath-like protector that you could slide the knife into instead.
760148
The tabs pop into place when the sheath is closed and easily opens when the tabs are pushed sideways to open it.
760149
Obviously, I can't appreciate the extent of your dexterity but in my limited ownership of this device, it seems to me that it snaps closed quite easily. If your fingers can't do it, you could probably effect closure with the edge of your hand. Since this a returnable item, if you have a problem you could always send it back for refund.
990994
I have some arthritis in my hands & sometimes have difficulty opening these. I take the end of a spoon & fit it into the little groove in each compartment & find it's much easier to open that way.
1795519
It requires a lot of strength. Don't think you are going to break it, it won't. First, take off the gray rubber encasing. Then, grab the middle of both of the sides. This pries it open. Then slide your finger along the opening and open the next closed tab. If that doesn't work you need to be rough and take off the rest of the tabs. Hopefully this works. This case is meant for protection, so it's a pain in the butt to take off :)
1182067
For me....a little more exertion than norm, but that's because I have arthritic fingers ! I think it would be easier for anyone else as it still doesn't take much effort for even me !!
1148552
If you do a search on you tube you will find a video that will show you how to do it. It is kind of difficult and if you are not careful you will break the tabs off
591284
Well, yes...they are plastic, and are rather stiff, especially when brand new. My 84 yo mother doesn't have arthritis in her hands, but it was very difficult at first, even for my 45 yo fingers! U might want to close them with a rubber band if that is the case. The openings are about 1" x 1" x 3/4" deep--perhaps a tiny bit deeper.
1024173
In blister packs, but not those impossible to break into blisters like Coricidin comes in. They are clear, kind of flexible plastic on one side and foil on the other, just a 'tad' lighter than heavy-duty Reynolds Wrap. Even w/ arthritis, you should be able to release the tabs from the pack.
220562
Not very easy to put together or use with my Arthritis in my hands. Really it is a pain!!!
65477
They'll probably cause some joint pain and muscle soreness for a few days after use the first couple weeks. After that, if you have problems you may want to use them less, which has solved practically all the issues I have had. Even if you lift heavy weights, like I do, you have to remember that you have not specifically trained your grip before. You have to build up to it.
1328629
I've been using this device for about 3 months now and it has really improved the strength in my wrists as well as my fingers. I broke my little finger 12 years ago and i was unable to apply any pressure on the strings with it and my wrist would fatigue quickly but since I've been using this device it has really helped!
530445
Actually, you put your thumb on front of the bottle (bottle`s cap/lid) and push the button with your index finger or middle finger or both. I don`t know how severe your arthritis is, but I`d say on the scale from 0 to 10, where 0 would be "no effort at all" and 10 - "unable to push whatsoever...", I would give it 3.
877740
they are not especially heavy. they are good quality, so not extra light but i have arthritis in the joints of both of my thumbs and i don't notice them being hard to handle.
170790
skin on fingers will be softer and less brittle if that will help your situation
687125
It could be but I am not sure, as both my husband and I have osteoarthritis in our thumbs and fingers and wrists. Very helpful for that pain but it may be similar to that with carpal tunnel.
413951
I have arthritis in my wrist and can use it with no difficulty. If you can hold the jar with one hand & push the handle of the opener with the heel of your other hand, it shouldn't have to involve your thumb on that hand. My concern would be the thumb of the hand with which you are holding the jar. We find it to be a very helpful tool.
2000627
I would think so. They are pretty lite. I have arthritic hands and I can manage them.
1856419
Not hard on hands or wrists, even though I have arthritis.... Hard on your back if your abs aren't already strong!!