Mountain Springs - pressure sores

About this project

The team created the "Mountain Spring - an Inflatable cushion for pressure sores" that has a few different chambers with adjustable pressure that she can adjust during the day.

The challenge

The solution the team worked on was a cushion that has a few different chambers with adjustable pressure that she can adjust during the day.

Who it helps

Vanya has Muscular dystrophy (MD) and uses an electric wheelchair. She experiences tremendous pain from pressure sores and was looking for a cushion that changes shape according to her condition.

Project details

• Stage: Concept
• Built by the Sofia community, Sofia, Bulgaria
• Team: Vanya

An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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