Year: 2024 | Month: January | Volume: 14 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 242-247
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240131
Development of a Mechanical Shoe Donning and Doffing Assistive Device for Bilateral Upper Limb Deficiency: A Prototype
Navneet Tiwari1, Rohina Kumari2
1Student, Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2Orthotist, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Corresponding Author: Rohina Kumari
ABSTRACT
One of the most important problems for the bilateral upper limb deficient patient is the inability to don and doff their shoes. Assistive devices have emerged as a beacon of hope for bilateral upper limb-deficient patients, bridging the gap between their abilities and the activities they wish to perform. Mobility is a fundamental aspect of daily life, and footwear plays a pivotal role in this regard. For an upper-limb-deficient child, the simple act of putting on shoes can be a daunting task. The objective of this study is to design and create an effective mechanical device that can provide assistance to patients with bilateral upper limb deficiency facing challenges in independently donning and doffing their shoes and reduce the time and effort required to put on their shoes.
Key words: Bilateral amputee, upper limb deficiency, assistive device, shoe donning, shoe doffing