The Volunteer Operations Center, Division of Student Affairs, organized the activity “Pee Chang Hand-in-Hand Volunteers” to produce hand rehabilitation devices designed to stimulate muscle function for patients with paralysis, muscle weakness, and neurological conditions accompanied by hand spasticity. The activity was held at the University of Phayao.
The program was honored by Assistant Professor Dr. Panida Hanphithakphong, a lecturer in Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, who delivered a knowledge-sharing session titled “Using the Pee Chang Hand Device to Support Hand Muscle Rehabilitation for Stroke Patients.” The session provided practical guidance on proper and safe use of the device in rehabilitation settings.
The Pee Chang Hand device is designed to assist patients with paralysis or muscle weakness who experience muscle spasticity and clenched hands, conditions that may lead to palm injuries, shortened muscles and tendons, joint stiffness, and limited hand mobility. By placing the device between the patient’s palm and fingers, it helps reduce the risk of such complications while also encouraging hand exercise through squeezing, thereby promoting muscle activation and recovery.
More than 50 student volunteers participated in the activity, producing a total of 55 Pee Chang Hand devices, which will be donated to Phayao Hospital for use in patient care and rehabilitation services.