Hemi Independence Strap

The challenge

Needed because users with hemiparesis can’t self-attach the affected arm to a walker, delaying safe transfers. The one-handed strap enables quick, independent arm securing, earlier walker adoption, more practice, and potentially shorter rehab.

Who it helps

Hemi Independence Strap is for people with one-sided arm/hand weakness (e.g., post-stroke) using a forearm-support walker who need a one-handed way to secure and position the affected arm safely, without help.

How it works

It enables one-handed, fast arm attachment to the walker: the magnetic buckle closes easily, the twist-to-tighten strap sets secure tension, and rear Velcro wraps prevent slip-out—reducing assistance, speeding transfers, and improving stability.

Hemi Independence Strap: a 3D-printed TPU walker grip with a magnetic buckle and one-hand twist-to-tighten strap, plus rear Velcro wrist wraps—allowing users to quickly and safely secure the affected arm to the walker.

Tools needed

PC or MAC I7 +

Prusa slicer

Measurement tool

Pliers

Cutter

scissors

sewing machine

scissors

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Ichilov hospital community, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
• Team: Halel
• Category: Daily Living, Therapy
• 14 downloads

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

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