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Summary: P07006 Upper Extremity Exerciser
Description
Many people who suffer from a stroke have very limited use of their upper extremity. Research has shown that strengthening and repetition are the keys to increasing the function of the arm. However, patients are typically unable to perform strengthening activities on their own due to weakness, poor motor control, and the challenge to simply overcome the weight of the upper extremity. Commonly patients repeatedly use incorrect muscle activation, if they have any, which limits function. The objective of this project is to develop a device to assist with physical therapy provided for stroke patients and, possibly, to serve as an assistive device for the patient to perform a limited set of activities of daily living.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. BES-0527358. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Team Member | Discipline | Role | email address |
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Elizabeth DeBartolo | ME | Guide | eademe@rit.edu |
Matthew Marshall | ISE | Guide | mmmeie@rit.edu |
Daniel kelly | ME | Role | dgk6056@rit.edu |
Mark Perkins | ME | Team Member | mcp7085@rit.edu |
Julie Watkins | ME | Team Member | jbw4881@rit.edu |
Eduardo Borges | ISE | Role | |
James Letts | ISE | Team Leader | jbl4583@rit.edu |
Renzo Salazar Najar | ISE | Layout Leader | rxs1023@rit.edu |
Chris Reed | ISE | Team Member | car1283@rit.edu |
Dennis Bradford | ME | Team Member | dwb5948@rit.edu |
Project | Title | Start Term | End Term |
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P070005 | Adjustable Pool Lift Seat | 2006-2 | 2006-3 |
Project Readiness Package
Project Readiness Package documents customer needs and expectations, project deliverables (including time frame), budget, and personnel / organizations affiliated with the project. It will serve as the primary source of information for students necessary during Phase 0 (Planning) to develop a SD I plan and schedule including specific deliverables and due dates. The Project Readiness Package will also support Faculty evaluation of project suitability in terms of depth, scope, and student / faculty resources by discipline.General Project Uploads
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Roles and Responsibilities
1 Page Project Summary
Three Week Schedule
11 Week Schedule
Spec Matrix
Pre-Read Document:Section I
Pre-Read Document:Section II
Senior Design II Schedule
Test Procedure
Design Review Notes
Complete Bill of Materials
User Manual
Poster
Tech Paper
Facility Tech Paper
Project Presentations (ppt files)
Concept ReviewProject Review SD1
Design Review SD2
Solidworks Drawings / 3-D Models (Solidworks files)
BeamPulley
Pulley Bushings
Beam Mount
Telescope Mount
Side Rail Brace Mount
Hand Mount Assembly
Complete Assembly
Purchasing
Sammons PrestonMcMaster Carr
Lowes 3/16/2007
McMaster Carr 3/31/2007
UPS Shipment
Metals Supermarket1
Metals Supermarket2
Curbell Plastic
CBS Sports Store
McMaster Carr 4/26/2007
Related Articles
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An upper extremity kinematic model for evaluation of hemiparetic stroke
Nazareth Facility Redesign
Click to go to the Nazareth Facility Redesign pageSenior Design I
Map to Nazareth for Friday 12/8 visit. JJ Mowder's office is in the Phycial Therapy area of Carroll Hall, and she can be reached at 389-2908. A visit in the early afternoon (before 2pm) works best for her, but she can be a little bit flexible if needed. Please call in the morning to let her know when to expect the team.Senior Design II
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