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Homemade Single-Arm Gardening Equipment
Homemade Single-Arm Gardening Equipment

Homemade Single-Arm Gardening Equipment (SAGE) includes standard hoes, shovels, rakes, pole pruners, etc. that are modified to accommodate the needs of persons with one arm or limited mobility on one side of the body. Utilizing a support belt with a pivot bolt plus a handle extender (made of items available from any hardware store), these adapted tools improve posture while reducing stress of the wrist and back.

Estimated Cost Cost range: See below

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Upper extremity, Strength/endurance, Back


SourceIdaho Center for Assistive Technology
Randy Geile
Meridian, ID, 83646
Websitergat.net/
Emailrgeileat@gmail.com
Est. CostNominal
Last updated: Feb 07, 2025


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