Gyroglove for Tremor Management

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Regain your independence.

Sourced through Scoop.it from: gyrogear.co

The Gyroglove is the mother of invention for a 103 year old woman with severe tremors. The innovator of the Gyroglove identified the lack of solutions resulting in the woman’s limitations with performing basic self-cares due to her significant tremors.  Now currently a project of students and graduates of a mixed group of international students at the Imperial College of London with engineering, medical and design backgrounds. How exciting to think there will be more solutions for regaining or maintaining independence for individuals with tremors.

Read more about the Gyroglove at http://gyrogear.co/gyroglove/

 

Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, ATP

OT’s @ Work ; OT’s with Apps and Technology

 

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About Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OTR/L with more than 35 years experience in pediatrics, school based therapy and adult rehabilitation. Masters of Science in Adaptive Education/Assistive Technology with 20 years experience in AT in education of elementary, middle school, secondary, post secondary students and work environments for adult clients. A RESNA Assistive Technology Practitioner with ACVREP CATIS credentials, AOTA Specialty Certification in Low Vision, USC Davis Executive Certificate in Home Modifications, servicing adults and students with disabilities in employment, education, and home environments. A 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham Low Vision Certification Program.
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