For anyone with a condition that has reduced hand function (e.g., arthritis, carpel tunnel, stroke, spinal injury), a Gripping Cuff is designed to allow him/her to now perform tasks and utilize tools or equipment items that otherwise would require a strong grip. Generally made of neoprene and/or leather and padded to reduce chaffing, the Cuff works by tightening an adjustable Velcro(r) strap over top of the hand and/or around the wrist, which pulls the hand into a fist to both securely hold an item in the palm and provide added support to the wrist.