Giorgio Sbaraini

Born in 1996 in Brescia, Italy, from a young age he developed a strong fascination for the objects around him and how they work. After graduating with a degree in Product Design from Politecnico di Milano, he enrolled in the master’s degree program in Design Engineering with the aim of optimizing the technical knowledge necessary to follow the development of a project in its totality. During his studies, he becomes fascinated by the relationship between form and function and how this design dialogue can shape a new object. He believes that any product can establish an emotional connection with the user, and that this is also achieved through the pursuit of simplicity and attention to detail.

Abstract

Dynamic orthoses can prove to be a very useful product in the treatment of post-stroke hand spasticity and in the rehabilitation process; in fact, not only do they allow the hand to be kept in an extended position, combating contractures, but they also allow movement of the hand, giving a little help in extension and combating the tendency to non-use. However, these types of orthoses are usually bulky, expensive, difficult to wear, and very visually impactful, making integration into the patient’s daily life problematic. My research will focus on the design of a low-cost dynamic orthosis that takes advantage of the elasticity derived from the geometry of the brace itself to replace the current system of stays and springs. The goal is to achieve space-saving and easy-to-wear solutions that improve the patient’s physical and psychological comfort and simplify the integration of the brace into daily life.