Floating Aid
The challenge
The project is needed to provide children with motor disabilities a safe and effective tool for hydrotherapy, promoting their independence and physical development.
Who it helps
Children with motor disabilities
How it works
This solution addresses the challenge by offering a tailored flotation device that enhances the user’s stability in the water. It effectively stabilizes the user, preventing undesired shifts, and allows for a more focused and controlled hydrotherapy experi
The solution we are offering is a specialized hydrotherapy aid designed to support children with motor disabilities by enhancing their stability and balance in water, enabling them to participate more effectively in therapy sessions.
Tools needed
Prusa slicer
Measurement tool
scissors
Pvc pipe cutter
Dremel
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Working Model
- Built by the TOM:Sami Shamoon community, Ashdod, Israel
- Team: Ruth Birnbaum
- Category: Outdoor, Sports, Hobbies, Therapy
- 2 downloads
The build files for Floating Aid are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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