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Designers:Daniel Li and Raiyan Sobhan Advisor: Melissa Werz, OT, Steve Reznick, Ph.D. Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that afflicts many people in the United States each year [1]. Our client who has ALS displays many of the common symptoms of the disease. Our client wishes to continue his passion […] Designers: Caitlin Koehler, Rhianna Lee, Courtney White Advisor: Mark Pennington, Julie Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract: DECI is a Community Rehabilitation Program located in Durham, NC that employs people with a variety of disabilities. Our team has been working with DECI throughout the semester and has been modifying two of their work tasks in […] Designers: Virginia Durham, Michelle Seywald, Jennifer Sekar Advisor: Lauren Zangari, OT Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract. High school student John needs to be able to buckle and unbuckle his seatbelt, but his TAR syndrome limits his reach and makes it more difficult to grasp objects. To allow him to complete the task, two devices were […] Designers: Lorraine Campos, Kaustav Shah, Nishkala Shivakumar Advisor: Amanda Hall, OT Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract: Learning how to play the recorder in music class is an expected part in elementary school curricula. However, our client, Nicole, has a rare genetic condition known as Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SEDC). Common manifestations of the condition are seen […] Designers: Angela Cho, Jenna Freedman, Minyoung Ryoo Client Coordinators: Linda Cates, PT Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract Our client was a saxophone player who had a stroke leaving him with limited use of his right hand. We built a device that allows our client to play the soprano saxophone again without the use of the […] Designers: Angela Cho, Jenna Freedman, Minyoung Ryoo Client Coordinators: Linda Cates, PT Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Introduction/Background Our client, Bea, is a young grandmother who has sustained multiple traumas that have left her with weak limbs and limited mobility. In 2006, the client survived a serious car accident that left her with shattered bones throughout […] Designers: Clarissa Liu, Brendan Smith, Diana Anthony Client Coordinators: Kimberly Keyser, Russell Mead Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
Figure 1. Custom Cycling Pad INTRODUCTION Long distance cycling is essential to the quality of life and health of our client, who does not have a left hand. He currently rides with a pad attached […] Designers: Andrew Lokker, Garrick Tolley, Max Kellish Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
Figure 1. Trike Tote INTRODUCTION Our client enjoys riding his customized Harley trike, but needs to attach his wheelchair to the back of his vehicle before riding. The Trike Tote provides him with an easy, secure, and adjustable method for […]
Designers: Jon Liu, Shweta Mani, Kevin O’Connor, Daniel Piao Client Coordinator: John Wiltshire Figure 1. Custom Tape Applicator: 1. Frame, 2. Tape Spool, 3. Backing Spool, 4. Pressure Applicator, 5. Cutting Mechanism, 6. Base, 7. Trough. INTRODUCTION Many employees at OE Enterprises have physical and mental disabilities that make certain jobs difficult. […] Designers: Sahil Prasada, Christopher Thomas, Jack Chen, Zheng Lu Client Coordinator: Ashley Thomas Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs
Figure 1. The Volley Trolley. INTRODUCTION People with spinal cord injuries are unable to fully participate while playing sitting volleyball. The goal of this project was to create a device for people with spinal cord […] |