Playskin Lift Assistive Garment
Playskin Lift is an assistive garment for young infants with weakness or movement problems due to brachial plexus palsy, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and various forms of muscular dystrophy/atrophy. The garment is designed to help strengthen muscles in the arms. The garment is soft, comfortable, and can be designed in different colors with stretch fabrics. The prototype for the garment was completed in 2014 and is custom made based on child
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About this artwork
- Title: Playskin Lift Assistive Garment
- Artist: martha hall foose
- Year: 2016
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Science History Institute
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Keywords: stretch fabric , modern design , assistive device
- Topics: assistive technology , disability awareness , product prototype