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Adaptive Golf Harness & Grip

Company: Victoria's Victory Foundation

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: BME
Optional: IE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

A paralyzed individual can enjoy the game of golf due to the developments of adaptive golf chairs and grips for the clubs. In order to actually have more control of the club, improve on their swing and overall game, the development of an upper body harness that allows flexibility and momentum while providing support would improve an individual's playing ability and increase their overall comfort and safety. Additionally, if they had a more flexible grip device for holding the club it would allow their hands that often are low in tone to have more control.

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