Information
A lightweight and compact support cushion
bara HANDPAD is available in three widths: 40, 45
og 50cm
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Graphite Grey
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The bara HANDPAD © is produced in Iceland and has a registered
patent.
About The HANDPAD
The bara HANDPAD is a light and compact support cushion that fits
into narrow seats, for example a wheelchair. It’s designed to support a better
body position and help reduce neck, shoulder and lower back tension when
sitting.
Place The bara HANDPAD in your lap, rests your arms on it and enjoy
the benefits of having the weight lifted off your shoulders.
Many clients experience a feeling of safety, well-being and better balance when the
arms are rested on The HANDPAD. It’s also possible to elevate
the hands even more by placing the cushion in a vertical position on your lap.
The bara HANDPAD is available in three widths to suitably fit you
and your chair. The sizes are 40, 45 and 50 cm.
The cushion is light and portable and on the front there’s a handle that can
come in handy to hang the HANDPAD on a wheelchair.
Detailed Information
Material
The bara HANDPAD is made of soft high quality upholstery
fabric with a teflon surface on the outside which makes it easy to clean and
remove stains.
The pillowcase is 80% polyester and 20%
cotton and has a zipper on it so it can be washed separately.
The inner material is white and made of 100% cotton.
The filling is of tiny polystyrine beads that give firm support and are easy
to adjust to the body. In order for you to get the perfect support that your
body needs the amount of filling can be adjusted by taking out some of the
beads. They can be put back in later, if necessary. The beads diminish very
little over the years but it is always possible to get a refill if
necessary.
Weight
& Size
The bara HANDPAD is available in three widths:
40, 45 and 50 cm and
weights accordingly from 500 – 650 g.
Available in three different widths
Click the colour sample to reveal a bigger picture
of the cushion.
40cm – 45cm – 50cm
Reviews from our satisfied customers and experts about the HANDPAD
Click or swipe the text below to cycle through the
testimonials.
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“I sit in a wheelchair and have used the bara HANDPAD every single
day now for the last 6 and a half years. The cushion gives me good
support when I read at a table, work with a computer and take care
of other household chores.
I simply couldn’t manage without the HANDPAD – besides providing
support
It makes it easy for me to relax my shoulders and arms and reduces
the constant pain.”
Elín Þ. Snædal· 2012
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“My experience of using the Bara-cushions (The APPLE, The PEAR and
The HANDPAD) after 10 years of work in nursing homes is excellent.
The design of the cushions increases their utility in many ways,
both for those who are disabled and those who are not, such as in a
wheelchair, while reading, for handicrafts, for those who are
bedridden and for some Alzheimer’s patients who find it calming to
stroke and handle a Bara cushion.
Bara cushions are a gift that gives pleasure. They are wonderful for
those who are healthy and live at home. After a day at work I think
it’s great to grab my bara PEAR cushion and relax my shoulders and
arms while I’m reading, using my computer in front of the TV or
attending to other chores.”
María Kristjánsdóttir·
Physiotherapist, 2012
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“The bara HANDPAD has been used at Grensás Rehabilitation center at
Landspítali University Hospital in Reykjavík for many years, for our
clients who are paralyzed and need support for their upper
extremities. The bara HANDPAD is used to give our clients extra
support for their paralysed extremity while sitting in the
wheelchair. The HANDPAD works great to position the upper extremity
in a neutral position and gives the client a sense of comfort and
security. It is also used by some of our clients to get extra
support and to relax their shoulders and upper extremities, while
working on the computer or doing other table-top activities.
On behalf of Occupational Therapists at Grensás”
Hrönn Guðmundsdóttir·
Occupational Therapist, 2012
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“In recent years I have recommended and used the bara PEAR and
HANDPAD-cushion for my clients who are bound to a wheelchair. The
cushions are soft but at the same time supportive, two features I
don’t often see in similar products.
Beautiful, elegant and great products from Bara!”
Guðfinna Björnsdóttir·
Physiotherapist, 2012
