Solutions

Here you will find an archive of many previous REMAP solutions. These may be pieces of bespoke equipment or adaptations that have been made by REMAP volunteers. To find out more about an item, please click view details.

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Novel Head Support

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Our client suffers from MND and experiences head drop when sitting upright which is, among other things, causing difficulties with using assistive technologies. This simple solution of using a fixed hat solved the problem. View Details

Wheelchair temporary foot plate

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Our client has a condition that makes her right leg/foot move backwards involuntarily off the foot rest of her wheelchair and towards the centre.   A referral had been made to the local wheelchair services for a more suitable wheelchair  but... View Details

Parkinsons infusion pump holster modifications

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Our client has a CADD-Legacy 1400 infusion pump which administers Parkinsons medication throughout the day.  The pump is quite bulky and heavy and the weight is across one shoulder making it uncomfortable over very long periods of time. The strap... View Details

Adaptive Sandals for Tricycle

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The challenge was to adapt the tricycle pedals so that the client's feet could be strapped securely. The adaptive sandals ensure that the client's feet stay in place when being pushed so gets the benefits of the movement, but they... View Details

Pushchair safety brake

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To provide an automatic pushchair brake which is applied if the handlebars are released by accident. View Details

Nappy changing frame

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First time mum found it difficult to change a dirty nappy with limited use of her right hand. Her wriggly baby was forever putting his foot in the wrong place! Mum wanted a similar design to the one found under... View Details

Head support

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Chris has motor neurone disease and one impact is known as “dropped head syndrome” meaning his neck muscles have insufficient strength to keep his head upright. Apart from the fatigue, this means Chris needs to support his head with his... View Details

Paintbrush fitted solution to help a lady paint with her feet

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A lady who lost the use of her arms would like to be able to paint using her feet instead. She tried to do it barefoot initially  but she couldn't grip the paintbrush between her toes. View Details

Control of tremor

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The client had trouble controlling the joystick of his wheelchair because of a severe tremor in his forearm. He was supplied with a wristband containing a flat rare earth magnet, and a small steel plate was attached to the arm... View Details

Securing walking frame and walking crutch

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Due to deterioration of hand muscles, this client would lose his grip on the handle after a short period of time. A Velcro strap was fixed at one end to the walking frame and walking crutch to enable the client... View Details

Modified cycle for girl with cerebral palsy

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A girl with cerebral palsy who could not walk unaided, needed her bicycle with stabilisers made safer before she could ride it. The seat pin was modified to carry a new saddle, a height adjustable pelvic support and waist belt... View Details

Foot straps for bicycle

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A child with cerebral palsy had difficulty keeping his feet on the pedals of a bicycle (specially stabilised with large outrigger wheels). Racing cycle toe-clips were fitted to a block of wood which was attached to the pedals, giving support... View Details

Car seat restraint

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The client has Parkinson's disease and cannot remain upright when sitting in the passenger seat of a car. A second seat belt was added to retain the client in his seat. The first belt went around the seat back to... View Details

Buggy control aid

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The client has a dislocated shoulder. She has difficulty moving her child’s buggy up and down hills because of the use of only one hand. A ‘U’ shaped arm aid is designed to attach to buggy using clamping support bolts... View Details