Elastic.art

Elasticart is an elastic band of a thermoplastic and flexible material (rubberlike http://i.materialise.com/materials/rubber-like OR elastoplastic http://www.shapeways.com/materials/elasto-plastic) for the treatment of minor trauma, such as aching muscle, tendon pains and traumas for all those who demand immobilization or administration of a gradual release gel.
Being an object to wear is required a band custom modeling. according to the shape of the limb. Therefore this model is an example and is not valid for all. To detect the anatomy of the body part affected you may use a 3d scanner.
Here you can order the mobile created by Occipital to trasform your iPad into 3d scanner: http://structure.it
Alternatively, there are specialized centers where you can undergo a 3D scan to get the file from which to create the model; below are some of the selected centers in Italy:
- Pescara: http://www.ortopediaimar.it/ricerca-sviluppo2.php
- Policoro: http://www.nuovaortopedialucana.com