MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641019743 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 20, for 'hand grip training stick.'

Inventor(s) include Dr Poovarasan Murugaiyan; Dr. Keren Christiana D; and Dr Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.

The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The hand gnp training stick with an integrated pressure sensor is a novel rehabilitation device designed to monitor and enhance hand strength, flexibility and coordinatiOii. They play a signiticant role in recovery process for patients suffering from hand injuries, neurological disorders or post-surgical stiffness. A smiley ball does not effectively engage or exercise all fingers individually, as .it mainly focuses on overall grip . rather than isolated finger movement. This hand grip training stick integrates traditional grip exercise mechanisn1s with modem sensing technology to provide real-time feeback on the user's applied force. Consistent grip training can lead to significant improvements in hand strength, finger dexterity and overall hand function, making it a valuable tool for individuals seeking to improve their hand health and functionality."

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