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Shock absorber helps young woman to recover from tumour operation

An adjustable industrial shock absorber donated by WDS Component Parts Ltd. is helping a young woman regain strength and mobility following a major operation to remove a tumour. The shock absorber is incorporated into a modified rowing machine in a project coordinated by nationwide charity Remap.

17/12/2019 15:03:15

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Remap helps disabled people achieve independence and a better quality of life by designing and building equipment that meets their individual needs. Each piece of equipment is bespoke to the individual user and may be designed
to help them exercise, carry out essential daily tasks without having to ask for help, or allow them to take part in sports and leisure activities that would otherwise be impossible.

Founded in 1964, Remap has helped
more than 80,000 people from all around the UK. Many of its volunteers are engineers, craftsmen, designers or programmers from the manufacturing industry who either fit the work in around their jobs or who have retired
but want to keep putting their skills to good use.

One Remap volunteer, Barry Tremlett, was asked to help on a project for a young woman called Ellie, who is disabled from the waist down following an
operation to remove a tumour. She uses a rowing machine to exercise her legs for which Barry designed and supplied a modification that supports her legs on the forward stroke.

Read the full article in the January 2020 issue of DPA.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.