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Add-on Handles for Long-Handled Tools
Woman using an add-on handle on a snow shovel

Add-on Handles, which are affixed by bolts or clamps partway down the handle, maximize one’s lifting ability and minimize the need to bend/stoop over as well as improve lateral control when using the tool. Marketed under such names as D-Grip, Back-Saver Grip, Back Buddy, and ProHandle, the attachments add an ergonomic advantage to any long-handled push-pull tool (e.g., mop, rake, broom, edger, paint roller extension, limb lopper) and lifting-chopping action tool (e.g., shovel, hoe, pitchfork).

Estimated Cost Cost range: $10-$30, depending on product

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Back, Strength/endurance, Upper extremity


SourceMotus Incorporated
P.O. Box 872
650 Park Boulevard West
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2S1
Canada
Websitewww.motus.ca
Emailinfo@motus.ca
Phone204-489-8280
Fax204-489-0450

SourceBackSaver Grip, LLC
555 South Industrial Drive, Suite 209
Hartland, WI, 53029
Websitewww.backsavergrip.com
Emailwilkonian@sbcglobal.net
Phone800-752-7874
Fax262-369-1717

SourceLife Ease Incorporated
P.O. Box 302
435 State Road 103
Newbury, NH, 03255
Websitewww.lifewithease.com
Emailcontact@lifewithease.com
Phone800-966-5119
603-763-2464
Fax603-938-5090

SourceTrentco Innoventions
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325
Garden City, NY, 11530
Websitewww.prohandle.com
Emailinfo@prohandle.com
Phone516-992-3499
Fax516-992-3499
Est. Cost$10-$30, depending on product

SourceThe wright Stuff, Incorporated
111 Harris Street
Crystal Springs, MS, 39059
Websitewww.activenable.com
Emailinfo@thewrightstuff.com
Phone877-750-0376
601-892-3115
Fax601-892-3116
Last updated: Aug 19, 2020


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