Hand Exercise Putty – Therapy Putty for Grip Strength & Fine Motor Skills is a versatile hand therapy and exercise resource designed to support grip strength, finger dexterity, hand coordination and functional hand use.

The reusable putty can be squeezed, stretched, pinched, rolled and twisted, providing opportunities to work the muscles of the hands and fingers through a range of purposeful movements. These activities can be incorporated into occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and home exercise programs, as well as classroom and aged care activities.

The Hand Exercise Putty is available in Soft, Medium and Firm resistance levels, allowing the resistance to be matched to the user's current hand strength, functional goals or therapy program. Using an appropriate resistance can provide a progressive approach to hand strengthening and dexterity activities.

Developing hand strength and fine motor control can support everyday functional activities such as handwriting, dressing, manipulating fasteners, opening containers, handling utensils and using everyday tools. The putty can therefore be incorporated into programs focused on improving practical independence and participation in daily routines.

In addition to its exercise applications, the tactile nature of the Hand Exercise Putty provides an engaging form of hand-based sensory input. Squeezing and manipulating the putty may provide a purposeful activity for individuals who benefit from tactile input during seated activities, therapy sessions or periods requiring sustained engagement.

Each tub contains 80g of reusable therapy putty, providing a convenient and portable resource for clinics, schools, aged care environments and home programs.

Whether used as part of a structured rehabilitation program or incorporated into everyday hand-strengthening activities, Hand Exercise Putty provides a simple and adaptable way to support functional hand skills, participation and independence.

Benefits

• Supports grip and hand strength development
• Encourages finger dexterity and isolated finger movements
• Supports fine motor skill development
• Provides opportunities for bilateral hand use
• Can assist with hand and finger coordination activities
• Offers graded resistance through Soft, Medium and Firm options
• Supports functional hand-use activities relevant to everyday tasks
• Provides tactile input through squeezing, stretching, pinching and manipulating
• Portable and suitable for use in therapy or home programs
• Can support participation in handwriting, dressing, self-care and other daily activities
• Suitable for individualised occupational therapy and rehabilitation programs
• Provides a reusable resource for repeated hand exercise activities

Key Features

• Reusable therapeutic exercise putty
• Available in Soft, Medium and Firm resistance
• 80g per tub
• Suitable for children and adults
• Can be squeezed, stretched, pinched, rolled and twisted
• Designed for grip-strengthening and fine motor activities
• Provides tactile hand-based input
• Compact and portable
• Suitable for occupational therapy and physiotherapy programs
• Useful for rehabilitation and home exercise programs
• Can be incorporated into classroom and aged care activities

Ideal For

• Occupational therapists (OTs) developing hand-strengthening, dexterity and fine motor programs
• Allied health professionals supporting functional hand use and rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs
• NDIS participants where hand exercise or functional skill development is identified as an appropriate support
• Schools and education settings supporting fine motor development and functional participation
• Early learning environments incorporating age-appropriate hand activities
• Aged care programs supporting ongoing hand movement and engagement
• Home care and home-based exercise programs
• Support workers and carers implementing activities recommended by qualified professionals
• Sensory and regulation toolkits where tactile hand-based activities are appropriate
• Community and therapy environments

Specifications

Product: Hand Exercise Putty
Type: Therapeutic hand exercise and therapy putty
Resistance options: Soft, Medium, Firm
Quantity: 80g per tub
Reusable: Yes
Suitable for: Children and adults
Activities: Squeeze, stretch, pinch, roll and twist
Primary applications: Grip strengthening, hand dexterity, fine motor development, hand coordination and tactile input

Safety Information

• Select the resistance level appropriate to the user's strength, abilities and therapy goals.
• Use under appropriate supervision for children and individuals who may mouth or ingest materials.
• Not intended for consumption.
• Keep away from eyes, mouth and open wounds.
• Wash hands after use where appropriate.
• Keep the putty clean and store it in its container when not in use.
• Inspect regularly and discontinue use if the product becomes damaged, contaminated or otherwise unsuitable.
• For rehabilitation following injury or where there are specific physical limitations, use should follow the recommendations of an appropriately qualified health professional.

Why Choose Hand Exercise Putty?

Hand Exercise Putty combines hand strengthening, fine motor practice and tactile manipulation in one compact, reusable resource.

Its three resistance levels provide flexibility for different users and stages of hand-strengthening programs, while the simple squeeze-and-manipulate format makes it easy to incorporate into structured therapy sessions or everyday practice.

For occupational therapists, the Hand Exercise Putty can be incorporated into functional programs targeting grip, dexterity and hand coordination. For schools and education settings, it can provide a practical resource for fine motor activities. In aged care and home care, it offers an accessible way to incorporate purposeful hand movement into daily routines and activity programs.

The focus extends beyond strengthening alone. Building functional hand skills can contribute to greater participation in everyday tasks, from managing clothing and utensils to handwriting and handling objects.