Brace Yourself

About this project

A Brace to straighten his leg from the hip to the ankle.

The challenge

Lecturer's paralysis limits standing, hindering work. Brace from hip to ankle offers support for independent standing and controlled sitting. This could improve daily life and allow a return to lecturing, regaining independence and sharing knowledge

Who it helps

Avsha diagnosed with brain cancer and experienced complete paralysis on their right side following surgery. While the surgery successfully removed part of the tumor, now after rehabilitation he has no control just over his leg.

How it works

With this brace he will be able to stand to get back to his job as a lecturer.

A Brace to straighten his leg from the hip to the ankle

Tools needed

FDM Printer

Laser Cutter

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Technion community, Haifa, Israel
• Team: Avsha
• Category: Daily Living
• 23 downloads

The build files for Brace Yourself are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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