Project Overview

Design, develop, and build a brace or support that can be worn to aid in holding a person in an upright position when standing or sitting while also facilitating increased mobility. The client is a 65 year old petite female who has suffered from Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years and has developed a common complication called Camptocormia. Camptocormia has caused her to have abnormal flexion in her trunk that occurs when standing or sitting but disappears when she is lying down. Due to this abnormal trunk flexion, she has lost the ability to perform every day movements due to a significant reduction in her mobility. The brace or support device must hold patient in an upright position so that she is able to comfortably perform everyday tasks, especially cooking in her kitchen.

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Files

• Final Report (December 12, 2012)
• Mid Semester Project Report (October 23, 2012)
• Final Product Design Specifications (PDS) (December 11, 2012)
• Final Design Poster (December 12, 2012)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Carie Fantl - Team Leader
• Mr. Billy Greisch - Communicator
• Isabel Callan - BSAC
• Michelle Chiang - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. John Puccinelli - Advisor
• Mr. Erick Oberstar - Client