No. 03 of 05  /  Product  /  OT-2026-003

Vida Physio Mobilization Tool

A redesign of an existing physical therapy tool to improve grip comfort, control, and impact usability across repeated treatment sessions.

ClientVida Physio
RoleIndustrial designer
Date2026
DeliverablesCAD, prototyping, and final redesign as a 3D print
SECTION A–A 1 2 3 4 R 180 bevel — 2 mm FIG. 1 MOBILIZATION INSTRUMENT — ELEVATION & SECTION
Three design objectives: grip comfort, impact surface, control
FIG. 2 Design objectives — grip, impact surface, control
Analysis of the design opportunity
FIG. 3 Design opportunity
Objectives mapped against the existing tool
FIG. 4 Objectives against the existing tool
Sketch and prototype iteration sequence
FIG. 5 Sketching and iteration
Final redesigned mobilization tool
FIG. 6 Final design
The tool being used in a treatment demonstration
FIG. 7 Final design in practice