3D printed orthotic swimming fin

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Two innovative industrial designers from Barcelona have developed a revolutionary swimming fin to speed up the rehabilitation of Pedro, a 16-year-old boy who suffered a stroke that left half his body paralyzed. Pedro is a sports-loving teenager from Barcelona who had a life-changing experience in August 2012 when he suffered a devastating stroke caused by a basal ganglion hemorrhage. This tragic event resulted in the paralysis of half his body, but Pedro remained determined to regain his mobility. After a long and challenging period of rehabilitation, Pedro made significant progress, regaining most of his movement, except for his right hand, which was severely affected by spasticity. Spasticity is a debilitating disorder that affects the central nervous system, causing an abnormal increase in muscle tone that hinders movement in the affected muscles. Using the cutting-edge BCN3D Sigma 3D printer, these talented designers created a customized orthotic swimming fin tailored to Pedro's precise hand measurements. This innovative solution leveraged the speed and agility of 3D printing to produce a personalized fin that met Pedro's unique needs. Thanks to the rapidity of 3D printing, Pedro received his bespoke swimming fin in a remarkably short period, reaping numerous benefits, including: * Improved body position, facilitating stroke and movement * Increased musculature in the upper part of the body * Enhanced endurance, allowing Pedro to spend more time in the pool without getting tired, which improved muscle tone throughout his body Visit our website for the full article: https://www.bcn3dtechnologies.com/3d-printed-fin-stroke-rehabilitation/ Stay up-to-date with BCN3D by following us on social media: BCN3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcn3dtechnologies/ BCN3D Twitter: https://twitter.com/bcn3dtech BCN3D Instagram: http://instagram.com/bcn3dtech BCN3D Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/106660239696256442101 Learn more about BCN3D Technologies at: https://www.bcn3dtechnologies.com