Do you think an 8 year-old lefty can benefit from this exerciser? He needs to strengthen and improve finger dexterity.
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yes because you can switch the tension in different directions or even finger to finger with this equipment.
1184805
Yes I think so. It's design is geared to be used by both hands and it can be adjusted higher as the hand becomes stronger. You can also individually adjust for each finger. My doctor had recommended it to me because he uses it for himself. Hope that gives you the info you need.
1184806
Absolutely. This is great as you can adjust it for each finger. Plus it is durable
1184807
YES!! The exerciser's buttons tension are individually adjustable. I can't say enough about the benefits of this. It helps finger, hand & forearm strength. Also helps build calluses. It will work left or right handed. I use it with my left hand also, to improve speed & dexterity on my fingers(I play Bass). I have seen dramatic improvement in hand strength. I use it EVERY day!! Good Luck to your little musician. Joe
1184808
I teach guitar to children. My 8 year old student did NOT have the strength to push any of the buttons down and got frustrated with it very quickly. We had it on the loosest setting but there was still too much resistance for his little hands. That's another thing. It's really too big for little hands to wrap around well.
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It is set up for right handed use, I do not believe it would be comfortable to use left handed. I suppose you could just keep your thumb next to your other fingers but I don't think the glove would stay on properly. It is set up like a mitten, a place for your thumb and the rest of your fingers go in the other side. The comb side is only on one side of the glove and not both sides.
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Hi Stewart, sorry to be so long getting back to you....don't have computer at home at present so just getting your message.Being right-handed I can't give a really fair answer, BUT off-hand, no pun intended, I'd think you could manage it OK It may depend on how much stiff you do with your left hand, also. Even though I'm right-handed, I was changed as a kid having a good Catholic grandmother, so some things I can still do with my left hand. I'm going to check it out when I go home and get back to you with a more definitive answer on Wed., for certain.
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Yes Sara, it's a big help with strength and dexterity. It would be perfect for starting to develop finger independence and probably help the quality of your massages :)
295489
I guess is a good option. I bought it for my nephew, but she is 2 years old, and for now she starts to play with this kind of things, but for a boy of 8 years I think is good.
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 !!
803711
It appears to be designed for right hand use. If I try and put my left hand in the glove the nubs will be on the back of my hand. So, of course a left handed person could use the glove, but on your right hand.
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The common thing about a lefty playing a guitar is to use it like a righty. I have seen a really great left-handed player and teacher do just that. His fingerboard hand really great moves and his music was great. It depends on your training. It helps when testing a new guitar, too. You don't need a lefty.Ray Crist
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I would say no. I purchased this for an active 7 year old and she had a hard time getting used to operating it, falling a few times in the process. In fact, her 4 year old sister wouldn't play on it and said it was "too hard". I don't believe a 3 year old would have the dexterity required and may hurt themselves.
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Yes should be fine, might feel bit odd if he is right handed, need to reach across body with right side nearest bench, I manage right handed fine, stroke injury, great device, keep gripping until back to start then turn over and remove cut top with magnet on back
2011156
I can't answer that-I sent it to my granddaughter in California so I have not seen her actually play it-going to see her next week, so would be able to see then-although she is rt handed . However I do not think it would for them regardless as to whether they were rt or lt for they would probably could adapt easily if they were left handed with practice
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My son is left handed and I haven't noticed any problems with the game. As a lefty myself, I know that the whole world is a bit more difficult as a lefty. Lefties just learn to adapt to a right-handed world. In this case, I think that the necessary adaptions won't prevent the game from being fun.
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Depending on your childs ability. I do think an 8 year old could eventually master the controls, but I think it is a little advanced for an 8 year old. I bought it for my 13 year old and it took him a little bit to master the training level and is now struggling to master the speed setting. I hope this helps.
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I called FisherPrice about this directly as my child is a lefty. I was looking at this product as well as the Leap Frog Click Start which DOES accomidate little leftys. I was told that this was tested on lefthanded adults, but not necessarily left handed children. The tablet does not move to the other side of the keyboard and my chid would just have to reach across the keyboard to use it. I don't feel this is a natural way of holding her hand to write and would not be beneficial at all. I am opting for the competetive product for her this time.
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You should buy a left handed glove in you're right handed. In fact, several sites make this clear in their product photographs ...
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Yes!!! Probably better for 8 year old. My nephew is only 5, but he does very well with it.
955991
Well, my suggestion to this matter would be to create an gripper that has would be equal no matter what hand or how you turn it in your hand. The way it is now feels different from right to left hand.