Prosthetic
Paddle Attachment

Project Overview

This project addressed a highly specific need: enabling a Paralympic athlete with a prosthetic left hand to competitively paddle board. The challenge required a device that was structurally sound under high physical loads, ergonomically fitted to the individual's residual limb, and performant in a wet, dynamic environment.

The project was developed through close collaboration with Hager Orthopaedic Clinics, whose clinical expertise guided both the design parameters and the fitting process. The resulting attachment is a precision custom piece — shaped directly from a 3D scan of the athlete's prosthetic interface.

Project Details

Client

Paralympic athlete — prosthetic left hand

Collaborator

Hager Orthopaedic Clinics

Tools Used

Fusion 360 · 3D Printing · 3D Scanning

Process

3D scan of prosthetic interface → CAD modelling → printed prototype → fit testing

Output

Custom-fitted paddle board attachment