05/26/2026
After a stroke, two-handed tasks, like cutting food, can be challenging. However, adaptive equipment can help! This video shows a stroke survivor using adapted utensils to use the control and movement she does have in her affected arm and hand for stabilizing the food while cutting.
Adapted utensils come in many different forms. This set has narrow, rounded handles to work with her grasp in its preferred position (palm down versus neutral). Other options include built up handles either with removable foam or utensils designed with larger handles to help with grasp. If you’re someone with a tremor or ataxia, utensils with a weighted handle might be a better option for you.
In this video, our friend is also using a wrist splint to help support her wrist in a more neutral position, giving her more control over her fingers, grasp, and the utensils. Try a supportive wrist splint if your wrist tends to drop down when you are grasping or releasing.
It doesn’t have to be perfect and it doesn’t have to be exactly the way you did things before your stroke - adapt and overcome!
