Yale School of Medicine Publishes Article on Improving Accessibility, Ergonomics of Door Hardware

Opening a door, a seemingly simple task, can become a source of pain and frustration for someone living with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions. At the same time, a natural decline in grip strength and hand dexterity that comes with age can make turning small, round knobs increasingly difficult, impacting activities of daily living and quality of life.

Yale School of Medicine recently covered in-depth how a simple modification of a home’s door handles can increase accessibility and ergonomics for homeowners in its article: A Gentle Turn: Converting Knobs to Handles Unlocks Independence at Home.

Replacing traditional, often difficult-to-grasp round doorknobs with more ergonomic lever-style handles can dramatically enhance everyday life by minimizing strain on sensitive hands and wrists, improving overall home accessibility, and fostering greater independence for seniors and those with arthritis. Read the full article here.