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Project Overview

Jennifer Zelasko (IE), Jonathan Bawas (EE), Jeffrey Tempest (ME), James Nardo (ME), Carl Mangelsdorf (ME)

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. BES-0527358.
- Developing a system with dynamics mimicking those experienced on a traditional bicycle
- Finding a way to provide meaningful feedback to the patient and therapist during a bike training session
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.
Administrative Information
- Project Name
- Balance Training Bicycle
- Project Number
- P08001
- Project Family
- Assistive Devices
- Track
- Assistive Devices and Bioengineering
- Start Term
- 2007-2
- End Term
- 2007-3
- Faculty Guide
- Dr. DeBartolo(ME)
- Faculty Consultant
- Dr. Marshall (ISE)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- none
- Primary Customer
- Nazareth College Physical Therapy
- Customer contact information
- JJ Mowder - Tinney PT, MS, NCS, CWS
- Director of Clinical Education
- Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
- jmowder3@naz.edu
- 585-389-2908 (Office)
- 585-389-2908 (Fax)
Team Documents
Planning
Intellectual Property Considerations
Preliminary Work Breakdown Structure
Deliverables
Benchmark Products
The Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike is currently used at the Nazareth College physical therapy clinic for aerobic training. The pedal resistance is controlled by a wind fan. Resistance is exponential and dependant on the pedalling speed.The Kinetic Rock 'n Roll is an indoor cycling trainer to be used with a road bike. It allows the bike to move side to side as the rider pedals to create more realistic training conditions. This is the only indoor trainer that simulates the out-of-the-saddle hill climb movement of a cyclist.
The Stability Ball is used in a variety of balance training exercises to strengthen core muscles. This is the only balance training tool The Nazareth College physical therapy clinic currently has access to for improving the balance capabilities of current patients.
The Balance Board is another commonly used balance training device used in physical therapy clinics.
The AngleStar Electronic Protactor System uses an inclinometer to measure tilt angle with respect to gravity.
Concept Development
Establish Target Specifications
Deliverables
System Level Design
Detail Design
Testing and Refinement
Deliverables
Published Documents
This section includes links to all of finished and fully polished documents. The previous sections of the web site contain the entire design history of the project. This section contains the finished products.
Concept Design Review Documents (SD I)
Detailed Design Review Documents (SD I)
Managerial Design Review Presentation (SD I)
Technical Conference Publication (SD II)
Poster Publication (SD II)
Managerial Design Review Presentation (SD II)
Owner's Manual
Budget
Photo Gallery
2-Page Project Summary