Special-needs spoon. (Product Watch).The Ableware[R] SwivelTremors spoon spoon, n an instrument with a round or ovoid working end; designed to be used for scraping or scooping. from Maddak, Inc., has a swivel motion that allows the bowl of the spoon to remain in a horizontal position horizontal position, n a posture in which the body lies flat and the feet and head remain on the same level. Also called supine. even with a 30-degree tilt of the wrist, It is designed to help children and adults with tremors, limited coordination, and/or upper-extremity weakness. The small bowl size limits intake and aids with swallowing swallowing or deglutition Act that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. The tongue pushes liquid or chewed food mixed with saliva into the pharynx. . Circle 134 on Reader Service Card |
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