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Active Stroke Rehabilitation. Fahad Aldakheel Melanie Ferguson Chad Knutsen Bijan Tavazoie Evan Topinka. Background. Passive Therapy. Unassisted Active Therapy. strokerehabonline.com. alexianbrothershealth.org. Relatively Ineffective. Slow to see results.
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Active Stroke Rehabilitation FahadAldakheel Melanie Ferguson Chad Knutsen BijanTavazoie Evan Topinka
Background Passive Therapy Unassisted Active Therapy strokerehabonline.com alexianbrothershealth.org Relatively Ineffective Slow to see results
Stroke affects one side of the body causing weakness or paralysis • Voltage potential is not strong enough to achieve motion
Solution • The main goal is to help stroke patients recover faster and better than current rehabilitation methods. • Range of Motion (ROM) • Strength • Active therapy is used to facilitate patient induced motion of affected limbs
Design Criteria • PDS compiled from patient and medical professional interviews • Effectively exercise more than one joint/patient position • Lift Heaviest Limb / Carriage / Seated and Standing Positions • No perceivable reaction delay • Robust Structure • Deflection / Cable Fatigue • Safety • ROM limits / Shock Hazard
External Search • Competitor Device • Myomo (mPower1000) • Device proves concept • Limited to one motion and one part of body • Two devices to accommodate both of body • Patent Protected!
Internal Search - Brainstorming • Arm Brace • Robotic Arm • CNC table movement • Adjustable Chair/Bed • Exercise Machine • Table mount, wall mount, free standing, mobile
Detailed Design • Mechanical • Frame System • Motors • Locking Mechanism • Electrical • Motor Driver • Power Supply • Wireless Sensors • Software
Next Steps • Consolidate Electronics Package • Calibration sequence programming • Graphic interface integration • Refine Frame / Enclosure Fabrication • Refine Patient Interface • Wireless Electronics / Attachment Point • Carriage System Redesign