Designing An Adaptive Universal Hand Cuff For Cerebral Palsy
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Oral Presentation Award
1st Place
Abstract
Cerebral Palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture caused by birth injuries that affect the Central Nervous System. This disorder occurs when there is abnormal development or damage to areas of the brain that control motor function therefore it primarily affects body movement and muscle coordination. It is also defined as a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the brain is developing. Cerebral Palsy inhibits the range of fine motor skills which increases the difficulty of the individual and independent feeding. The purpose of the hand cuff is to stabilize the hand with adaptive utensils. The handle of the handcuff will have counter weights which will serve as the stabilizing aspect of the hand cuff. The attachment for bendable utensils will allow the child to bend the head of the utensil at a personalized angle thus promoting independent eating. The adaptive hand cuff will also have a plastic arch that will also stabilize the hand for feeding purposes.
Recommended Citation
Eyring, Alexa and Shine, Kayla, "Designing An Adaptive Universal Hand Cuff For Cerebral Palsy" (2016). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 152.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2016/all/152
Location
Owens G02
Start Date
4-16-2016 11:00 AM
Designing An Adaptive Universal Hand Cuff For Cerebral Palsy
Owens G02
Cerebral Palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture caused by birth injuries that affect the Central Nervous System. This disorder occurs when there is abnormal development or damage to areas of the brain that control motor function therefore it primarily affects body movement and muscle coordination. It is also defined as a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the brain is developing. Cerebral Palsy inhibits the range of fine motor skills which increases the difficulty of the individual and independent feeding. The purpose of the hand cuff is to stabilize the hand with adaptive utensils. The handle of the handcuff will have counter weights which will serve as the stabilizing aspect of the hand cuff. The attachment for bendable utensils will allow the child to bend the head of the utensil at a personalized angle thus promoting independent eating. The adaptive hand cuff will also have a plastic arch that will also stabilize the hand for feeding purposes.
