WaTE Ball – Hand-held Size – 6-piece set

Maintaining the hygiene of the CanDo WaTE Balls is straightforward, making them suitable for shared clinical environments or home use.

The manufacturer recommends cleaning the surface with simple soap and water. For more thorough disinfection, you may use a standard disinfectant wipe or spray. To ensure the longevity of the product, it is advised to sanitize the balls after every use.

Importantly, you should avoid using bleach or harsh chemical cleaners, as these agents can break down the closed-cell neoprene material and alter the quality and integrity of the weighted balls.

The unique “WaTE” in the product’s name stands for “Weight and Air Adjustable,” highlighting a key feature that sets these balls apart from static hand weights.

To adjust the firmness, you simply use a standard bicycle pump. By inserting the pump needle into the valve, you can add air to make the ball harder and more challenging to grasp, or release air to make it softer and easier to squeeze. This adjustability is crucial for rehabilitation; a softer ball is less intimidating for patients with severe hand weakness or arthritis, while a firmer ball provides a greater challenge for grip strength and motor control.

The CanDo WaTE Ball 6-piece set is meticulously color-coded to provide a clear, visual progression of resistance without requiring a scale.

While all balls maintain a constant 5-inch diameter, their weight varies significantly to match different strength levels. The set includes: Tan (1.1 lbs), Yellow (2.2 lbs), Red (3.3 lbs), Green (4.4 lbs), Blue (5.5 lbs), and Black (6.6 lbs). This design is particularly effective in therapeutic settings because it allows the user to progress from a lightweight tan ball to a heavier black ball while maintaining the same grip size, ensuring the focus remains on strength development rather than adjusting to a different shape.