3D printed orthotic swimming fin

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Two brilliant industrial designers from Barcelona have created a revolutionary swimming fin to accelerate the rehabilitation of Pedro, a 16-year-old boy who suffered a devastating stroke that left half his body paralyzed. Pedro is a vibrant 16-year-old sports enthusiast from Barcelona who was dealt a crushing blow in August 2012 when he suffered a massive left ganglion basal hemorrhage that crippled half his body. Despite a lengthy period of rehabilitation, Pedro made remarkable progress, regaining a significant amount of mobility except for his right hand, which was severely affected by spasticity. Spasticity is a debilitating disorder of the central nervous system that causes a profound increase in muscular tone, rendering movement impossible or severely impaired in affected muscles. By harnessing the power of the BCN3D Sigma 3D printer, these ingenious industrial designers crafted a bespoke orthotic swimming fin tailored to Pedro's precise hand measurements. Thanks to the unparalleled speed and agility of 3D printing, Pedro received his customized 3D printed swimming fin in record time, reaping numerous benefits including: - Improved body positioning, simplifying strokes and movements. - Enhanced musculature in the upper body. - Longer periods spent in the pool without exhaustion, resulting in improved muscle tone throughout the entire body. Visit our website to read the full article: https://www.bcn3dtechnologies.com/3d-printed-fin-stroke-rehabilitation/ Follow us on social media for more updates about BCN3D: 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 About BCN3D Technologies - https://www.bcn3dtechnologies.com