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A video on how to make Tri-wall

October 5, 2011 By 1 Comment

Triwall is cardboard that is 3 layers thick.  In therapy we use it to make floor sitters and other positioning devices.  It is nice and strong, and easy to cut and glue together.  Here is a video I found on the web about how to make your own triwall. I often link to Amazon, and… [Continue Reading]

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paraplegic exoskeleton

July 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

This is kind of a cool article on a walking device for paraplegics. http://abledbody.com/techtalk/2010/07/16/robotic-suit-helps-paralyzed-walk-again/ You can read the full article. I often link to Amazon, and these links are affiliate links (which means I may get a couple cents if you buy something while there).

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Twistified swing

July 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The twistified swing was invented by an 8 year old boy.  He won second place in the Invention Dimension Challenge.  Here is a video of him and his cool swing. I often link to Amazon, and these links are affiliate links (which means I may get a couple cents if you buy something while there).

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