Sleeve rolling device
This client needed a device to help roll up one sleeve as she only has one usable arm following a stroke.
The Challenge
The client faced a frustrating situation following a stroke – she lost the use of one arm and was unable to roll up the sleeve of her clothes on one side of her body. In her pursuit of regaining independence and ease while dressing, she sought help from REMAP and asked us to design a device that would assist with rolling up her sleeve.
The solution
REMAP devised a tailor-made solution – a simple yet effective aluminium hoop with two ‘fingers’ designed to assist her with the dressing process. The client inserts her arm into the hoop, where the fingers securely hook under the sleeve. With a simple forward motion of her arm, the fingers easily roll up the sleeve, granting her newfound independence in getting dressed.
The benefit
The client was thrilled with the results. This simple solution has empowered her to perform a previously challenging task independently.
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Molly/Ross – I made this device and have a couple more pictures and a drawing but the website will not let me add them?? Molly can you advise how I do this?
It does not, strictly speaking, roll a sleeve back but pushes the sleeve back. The device clamps to a solid object e.g. chair or table. The user pushes their arm into the device and the ‘prongs’ hook under the sleeve end, next to the skin. They kept in contact with the arm by weak ‘springs’ consisting of foam blocks.
I would like to see a picture or preferably a video of this interesting looking device as I have a neurological condition which causes a distinct lack of dexterity and have difficulty rolling up my shirt sleeves. Thank you.
Hi Ross, thank you for your comment. I’m afraid we don’t have any further photos or videos available of this particular solution. If you are interested in a similar device, please complete our referral form with a bit more information: http://www.remap.org.uk/help
I would be good to see a picture of it in use with clothing as it is hard to visualize how it works.
Sounds amazing though.