Week 6

Held group meeting on Monday which was short but effective.  Essentially we decided the order that we would attempt to make our modifications.

Modifications in order:

1. Addition of springs

2. Improved foot design

3. Increased padding for comfort

4. Addition of pocket for storage

Achieve as many of these modifications as possible (time permitting).

Gathered all materials:

-2 springs

-3/4" and 1" pvc pipes

-2 Crutches

-Nuts and Bolts

Starting to build prototype.

Create block diagrams.

Making control group testing by testing original crutches by 2 males and 2 females within engineering group


Created survey that the crutch test takers will answer after using the traditional crutches and the modified crutches:

Questions to ask when using traditional crutches:

1. List specific areas where pain occurs:
1. Hands:
2. Wrist:
3. Shoulders:
2. What was the terrain like that you walked on?
3. How many feet/ miles did you walk?
4. How long did you walk before you started to experience pain?

Questions to ask when using the modified crutches:

1. Did you experience less pain with these crutches?
2. What was the terrain you walked on?
3. How many feet/ miles did you walk?
4. How long did you walk before you started to experience pain (if you experience any pain)?
5. If you experienced any pain, list areas where the pain occurred.
6. Was adjusting to these crutches easy?