Rehabilitation using 3D printing

Rehabilitation using 3D printing

For several years now Heliomare, a revalidation company, makes use of a Leapfrog 3D printer in all of their activities.
“The reason we decided to purchase one lies in the fact that our department is handling many requests for individual and tailor-made adaptations. We mostly work with a basic model in mind, but individual dimensions per product may vary. Making adaptations in the conventional way requires a fair amount of time and labor. By utilizing a Leapfrog 3D printer we have been able to gain a lot of experience using a brand new technology.
Eventually we turn to this printer more and more, having it operating almost continually. Examples of our 3D printing are the amount of control hand grips we make for people in electric wheelchairs.

3D printed hand grip, Leapfrog, 3D printer, rehabilitation

We have been able to provide each person with an optimal grip and position in the color of their choice.

The nursing department asked if we could manufacture blood tube racks in the most hygienic version possible. For this we chose antibacterial PLA.

3D printed blood tube racks, Leapfrog, 3D printer, rehabilitation

We now manufacture our own micro switches. The ones we can buy through regular channels are normally worth around € 70,00.
The production costs of the switches which we manufacture ourselves amount to € 14,60.
Depending on the individual dimensions and different colors, you can easily adjust the product. The white ones are printed in a glow in the dark version, making them visible in the dark.

3D printed switches, Leapfrog, 3D printer, rehabilitation

Here you can see a picture of an environmental control unit. By blowing into the tube, you can make a telephone call, surf the internet, control the lights, the curtains, the TV and operate your bed.
Its casing is 3D printed, therefore offering space for all components. Moreover, you can easily attach it to your bed or your wheelchair.”

Environmental control unit, Leapfrog, Heliomare, rehabilitation