Rowing Backrest - "Park Paddlers"
About this project
A back support that fits a number of different sizes of boats in which rowers with Parkinson's can use.
The challenge
The project is necessary to allow Parkinson's patients to engage in rowing. Before the solution we proposed, the rowing team used improvised and dangerous plastic chairs. Without the chairs people with severe Parkinson's disease cannot row at all.
Who it helps
People who live with Parkinson's, and row twice a week in a dragon boat in the Yarkon River in Israel.
How it works
By creating a backrest, Parkinson's patients will have the required support in order to be able to sit in the boat and row.
The solution we offer is a support that fits a number of different sizes of boats in which rowers with Parkinson's can use
Tools needed
Heavy duty gloves
Protective glasses
Face shield
Protective headphones
PC or MAC I7 +
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Measurement tool
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Screwdriver set
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Leather punture
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Agle Grinder
Circular saw
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Working Model
- Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
- Team: Park Paddlers Group - Daniel Rowing Centere
- Category: Sports, Outdoor
- 13 downloads
The build files for Rowing Backrest - "Park Paddlers" are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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