Enabling Everyday Life Despite Severe Mobility Loss

BywpAdmin

Following a prolonged illness and multiple major operations, a client with severe osteoporosis experienced profound loss of shoulder function, visual impairment, and difficulty with walking and daily activities. Commercial mobility aids and crutches were unsuitable, offering insufficient support for her shoulders and arms. Hospital Occupational Therapists suggested a referral to REMAP to explore bespoke options.

REMAP volunteers designed and built a custom support frame incorporating a counterweight system to partially unload the weight of the client’s arms. This allowed her to lift her hands comfortably to eat and drink at the table, activities that had previously become extremely difficult. The frame has also enabled her to write again and to carry out gentle arm mobility exercises.

The client now relies heavily on the device for everyday independence. Given the progressive nature of her condition, the solution has been adapted over time, with further support planned in close collaboration with medical and occupational therapy teams as needs change.

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