Stead-Ease

1. Stead-Ease BME Senior Design Midterm Presentation October 22, 2009 Andrea Castaneda - Daniel Miranda - Jennifer Wang - Kevin Yeroushalmi - Joseph Youssef Project Advisor: Clark Hung Course Advisors: Elizabeth Hillman – Keith Yeager – Lauren Grosberg

2. Introduction Introduction • In the US, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects approximately 400,000 people, primarily people between the ages of 20 and 40 • In the US, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects approximately 550,000 people, primarily people over the age of 40 • In the US, Essential Tremor (ET), the most common movement disorder, affects approximately 1.5 million people, primarily people over the age of 40 Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

3. Tremors Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

4. Available Treatments Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

5. Design Problem Introduction • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Essential Tremor (ET) cause intention tremors • Assistive devices are commercially available • Many different methods of treatment are available, but not always appropriate or effective • Currently, no devices sufficiently reduce tremors and/or guide movement Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

6. Design Brief Introduction • Detection and dampening of unwanted motion in the forearm and/or wrist • Assist patient in eating, writing, and transporting objects • Temporary attachment to user • Inconspicuous design to avoid public attention Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

7. Assistive Devices Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

8. Products that Reduce Tremors Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

9. Products that Reduce Tremors Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

10. Products that Reduce Tremors Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

11. Design Constraints Introduction • Functionality • Selective tremor reduction • Must not inhibit range of motion • Aesthetics • Must not be bulky • Safety • Must be easy to use, adjust and remove device • Should not injure or harm the user in any way Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

12. Design Specifications Introduction • Functionality • Elasticity for adjusting degree of control/ dampening • Aesthetics • Will be lightweight • Inconspicuous, form-fitting device • Safety • Nontoxic, hypoallergenic, noncarcinogenic, non- latex materials Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

13. Idea 1 Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

14. Idea 2 Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

15. Idea 3 Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

16. Acknowledgements Introduction • Faculty Advisor: Clark Hung • Course Advisors: • Elizabeth Hillman • Keith Yeager • Lauren Grosberg • Professional Consultants: • Paul Greene, MD • Joseph Mayer, MD Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary

17. Website Introduction Products Constraints & Specifications Ideas Summary