Engineering of an Electrotherapy Knee Sleeve
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Engineering
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Oral Presentation Award
4th Place
Abstract
Engineer a knee sleeve (nylon and spandex combination) that will have electrotherapy capabilities. Creating this knee sleeve will make it more convenient for people with knee-injuries to do pre-rehabilitation and rehabilitation even when they are not at the physical therapists office or other rehabilitation location. Electrical stimulation patches will be attached onto the inside of the knee sleeve. The patches will be connected to a portable NMES unit. The sleeve will have a zipper incorporated for easier use getting it on and off. If possible, we will incorporate TENS capabilities around the knee for pain management in our prototypes.
Recommended Citation
Hoos, Ellie and Dargan, Regan, "Engineering of an Electrotherapy Knee Sleeve" (2018). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 238.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2018/all/238
Location
Lassiter 119
Start Date
4-14-2018 10:45 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Engineering of an Electrotherapy Knee Sleeve
Lassiter 119
Engineer a knee sleeve (nylon and spandex combination) that will have electrotherapy capabilities. Creating this knee sleeve will make it more convenient for people with knee-injuries to do pre-rehabilitation and rehabilitation even when they are not at the physical therapists office or other rehabilitation location. Electrical stimulation patches will be attached onto the inside of the knee sleeve. The patches will be connected to a portable NMES unit. The sleeve will have a zipper incorporated for easier use getting it on and off. If possible, we will incorporate TENS capabilities around the knee for pain management in our prototypes.
