{"id":82670,"key":"Mobilization_Wedge","title":"Mobilization Wedge","latest":{"id":1263089,"timestamp":"2026-09-02T12:35:28Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"{{777 notice}}\n\n[[File:Fgaiken wedge.jpg|thumb]]\n\n{{Device data\n| manufacturing-files = https://www.youmagine.com/designs/mobilization-wedge\n}}\n\n{{Project data\n| authors = User:Fgaiken\n| years = 2019\n| made = Yes\n| replicated = No\n| cost = USD 3.6\n| type = Mobilization wedge\n}}\n\nThis is a mobilization wedge used by physical therapists to perform manual spinal mobilization techniques and other various exercises. The tool size is 2\" X 7\" X 4\". This tool is normally $34.99. A conservative estimate for the price of PLA is $20/kg. 3D print cost is approximately $3.60. I created this tool using FreeCAD. The FreeCAD and stl files are attached.\n\n<gallery>\nFile:fgaiken wedge.jpg|Completed print. As you can see, the print is incomplete and has poor print quality. This is due to a new calibration issue that has not yet been resolved\nFile:Wedge.png|Design\n</gallery>\n</center>\n\n== Bill of Materials ==\n\n# In order to print this device, approximately 180 grams of PLA is needed.\n## All CAD and STL files can be found on YouMagine from the following link: [https://www.youmagine.com/designs/mobilization-wedge]\n\n== Tools needed ==\n\n# [[AthenaII|MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer\n\n== Skills and knowledge needed ==\n\n* No special skills are needed to print this design.\n\n== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions ==\n\n# There are no assembly instructions. This is a one piece print and it does not require the use of supports when printing. The print however does need to withstand the weight of a person. For that reason, an infill of at least 25% is recommended.\n# A conservative print time estimate is 9 hours.\n# There is no assembly time.\n\n{| class=\"wikitable\"\n|}\n\n=== Common Problems and Solutions ===\n\n* A common problem would be printing with too small of an infill percentage and the part not being strong enough.\n\n== Cost savings ==\n\n# This tool is normally $34.99. A conservative estimate for the price of PLA is $20/kg. The print is estimated at 180 grams. 3D print cost is approximately $3.60.\n# A commercial equivalent product can be found at the following link: [https://www.massagewarehouse.com/products/original-norsk-mobilization-wedge/?sourcecode=MGKB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn8nuBRCzARIsAJcdIfMJ0kgB8fLPyBuSM5Vx5t3KBJQYrCx3KFx4gsGrze4RoLeCYbMHASIaAlAKEALw_wcB]\n# The cost savings is $31.39 per unit. This is a 90% cost savings.\n\n== Benefited Internet Communities ==\n\n* Doctors without Borders [https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org]\n* Physical Therapist Forum - WebPT [https://www.webpt.com/blog/post/physical-therapy-online-forums/]\n* Physical Therapist Forum - The Student Doctor Network [https://forums.studentdoctor.net/forums/physical-therapy.210/]\n* UNICEF [https://supply.unicef.org]\n* Oxfam [https://supplycentre.oxfam.org.uk/?cid=rdt_equipmentCatalogue]\n\n== References ==\n\n* All of the information for this design and the use of this design came from discussing it with practicing Doctors of Physical Therapy.\n\n<references />\n\n{{Page data\n| keywords = 3D printing, mobilization wedge, physical therapy, spine health, osat, exercise, Plastic, Medical, OSAT 3D-Printable Designs\n| sdg = SDG03 Good health and well-being, SDG08 Decent work and economic growth\n| published = 2019\n| organizations = Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MY4777, MTU\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| language = en\n}}\n\n[[Category:3D printing]]\n[[Category:Plastic]]\n[[Category:Medical]]\n[[Category:OSAT 3D-Printable Designs]]"}