Travel Braces

The challenge

This allows our Need Knower to safely and independently life her suitcase into the overhead bins without risking injury.

Who it helps

People with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome who have difficulty lifting large objects, such as suitcases, above their heads.

How it works

This will prevent her wrists from overextending back and put her wrists at a safe angle.

A device attached to the wrists that allow our Need Knower to life her suitcase above her head without injuring her wrists.

Tools needed

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

scissors

Project details

• Stage: Concept
• Built by the Vanderbilt University community, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
• Team: Nassanah Glin
• Category: Daily Living
• 1 downloads

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

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