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“As a mother of three young boys, time is not something I have in abundance. My youngest son has a neurological condition that prevents him from being able to move voluntarily; meaning he is 100% dependant on others. Due to this, dressing and undressing him is an extremely difficult task, especially when it comes to putting on t-shirts, jumpers and jackets. Looking for solutions already available, it was clear there wasn’t anything very appealing or trendy for older children or teenagers, nor any products that would satisfy or solve our littlest man’s dressing challenge.
It was then that I decided to start CAPR-Style, to produce a complete line of clothing, a whole wardrobe that solves the daily challenges of dressing disabled children, young and old, bringing them fashion and style, and with the carers needs discretely incorporated into the items”, the mother explained.
CAPR-Style is complete line of clothing that caters exclusively for children with special needs and solves the daily challenges brought by dressing children with disabilities and physical restrictions. Some of the garments in the CAPR-Style range present features such as flaps in the fabric in order to dissimulate the gap for medical necessities such as G-tubes, IV tubes, catheters and colostomy bags. They offer adaptive clothing that is discreet, such as a jumper that opens and closes with Velcro at the back as well as a versatile jacket with openings both at the back and front that also comes with a detachable colar.
Each CAPR-Style garment is handmade and products can be customized and adjusted to fit the individual’s personal needs. The garments are designed specifically to adapt to the toileting and changing needs of people with severe disabilities, such as motor neuron disease, spinal injury, cerebral palsy and also for wheelchair users and those with incontinence problems.
More info: http://capr-style.com/
Adapted from: http://bit.ly/2dOWcNY
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(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
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Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Sleep disturbances
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Restoring mobility
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
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Man creates device to help to put on socks, shoes and even trousers
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(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
STANDING UP: Standing up from a seated position
Knee Deformity
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
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Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Reduced grip force (grip)
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Joint deformity
Joint redness or warmth
Swelling or inflammation
Difficulty bearing weight
Muscle twitching
Difficulty standing from a seated position
Difficulty getting up from the floor
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Joint pain or swelling
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Preserving Organ Function
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Managing Neurological Disorders
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
Sports Medicine
Vascular Surgery
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Adapted and high mirror toys to encourage her daughter to put
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(SELF)-CARE: GROOMING: Personal grooming, such as combing hair or shaving
STANDING UP: Standing up from a seated position
Cri du Chat Syndrome
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Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Preserving Organ Function
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Restoring Blood Circulation
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
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Neurology
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