3D printing techniques are making rapid improvements, especially in the medical field, where many people are requesting prosthetic devices that are customized in design and function. This is happening especially in sports to facilitate access for the disabled, providing more affordable devices suitable for those who want to play sports without having Olympic ambitions. In this study we present some 3D printed sport devices, for swimming and cycling, developed by the Io Do Una Mano Association, the official Italian chapter of e-Nable. Each device presented has been customized for specific disabilities and is based on different requests.

3D functional sport prostheses

Michela Bogliolo;Lea Turolla;Maura Casadio
2022-01-01

Abstract

3D printing techniques are making rapid improvements, especially in the medical field, where many people are requesting prosthetic devices that are customized in design and function. This is happening especially in sports to facilitate access for the disabled, providing more affordable devices suitable for those who want to play sports without having Olympic ambitions. In this study we present some 3D printed sport devices, for swimming and cycling, developed by the Io Do Una Mano Association, the official Italian chapter of e-Nable. Each device presented has been customized for specific disabilities and is based on different requests.
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