EaZyHold Universal Cuffs in Textbooks, Nonfiction, and Children’s Books
We believe EaZyHold is more than a product. It’s a movement toward inclusion, independence, and possibility. That’s why we feel so honored to see our universal cuffs featured in occupational therapy textbooks, inspiring nonfiction books, and heartwarming children’s stories. From therapy rooms to bedtime routines, EaZyHold sparks conversations and empowers people of all ages to embrace adaptive tools.
Pediatric Hand Therapy
In the esteemed textbook Pediatric Hand Therapy, edited by Joshua M. Abzug, Scott H. Kozin, and Rebecca Neiduski, EaZyHold is highlighted as a notable universal cuff option for pediatric patients with musculoskeletal hand conditions. This recognition underscores EaZyHold’s effectiveness in assisting children to grasp and manipulate objects. This promotes greater independence in daily activities. EaZyHold’s inclusion reflects its value in therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing functional outcomes for young patients.
Up Bow Down Bow
EaZyHold appears in Up Bow Down Bow by Nancy M. Schwartz and April E. Beard. The story follows a boy with Down syndrome learning to play the cello. He uses an EaZyHold as a “seatbelt” for his bow, giving him extra tactile feedback and security. He already held the bow independently, but the strap boosted his confidence. This shows how adaptive tools can play a gentle, supportive role in creative learning.
The Meaningful Retirement Guide
The Meaningful Retirement Guide by Paul Ufodot tells the story of our founder Kerry Mellin. She worked as a costume designer before developing arthritis. When gripping tools became painful, she taped her hand to a broom. That struggle led to an idea. Kerry and her sisters built over 1,000 prototypes. Together, they created EaZyHold—a patented grip aid now used in over 4,000 hospitals. The book shares how Kerry’s retirement led to a second, more meaningful act: helping others live with more freedom.
Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy
EaZyHold appears in Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy by Heidi McHugh Pendleton and Winifred Schultz-Krohn. The book shows EaZyHold as an example of a universal cuff for self-care. It encourages therapists to promote hygiene and feeding with simple, adaptive tools. EaZyHold offers a soft, flexible alternative to traditional aids. Its inclusion reflects the product’s clinical value and ease of use.
I Am Me From A to Z
In the empowering children’s book I Am Me from A to Z by Victoria Nelson, EaZyHold is featured as an example of how adaptive tools can help kids shine in their own unique ways. One of the heartwarming illustrations shows a young drummer boy using an EaZyHold to grip his drumstick and play music, celebrating his ability rather than focusing on limitations. The book also includes a bonus picture glossary that highlights various medical and adaptive devices, helping young readers learn about inclusivity and the many ways people adapt to do the things they love.
Produto Assertivo
EaZyHold is also celebrated in the book Produto Assertivo, a guide to developing safe and profitable products in the healthcare space. In the book, author Karlos Sancho highlights EaZyHold as a prime example of how innovation can come from lived experience, not just from experts within the medical field. The story of the Mellin sisters—who created EaZyHold after Kerry, the youngest, began struggling to hold objects following a thumb injury and arthritis—demonstrates the power of identifying a simple need and responding with a solution that’s both elegant and effective. Their invention, a flexible silicone grip aid, now restores independence to people of all ages and abilities, allowing them to hold utensils, tools, and more with comfort and control. The book praises EaZyHold for embodying what it calls the “trifecta of innovation”: simplicity, sophistication, and accessibility. It’s a testament to how great ideas don’t need to be complex to be life-changing. As the author writes,
“Here is a valuable lesson, a call to look around you, identify unmet needs, and be inspired by simplicity. Don’t underestimate the power of a seemingly small idea. Sometimes, that’s exactly what the world needs.”
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