Human Assist Devices for Disabilities or Rehabilitation
Changing Design of Crutches to Improve Comfort, Fatigue, and Accessability
Problems:
Fatigue from excessive use of crutches
Callouses on hands
Armpit discomfort (bust)
Cannot hold valuables
Solutions:
Return energy to user
Fix discomfort
Make storage available on crutch
Ideas for Improvements:
Armpits and handrests - memory foam or Dr. Scholl's gel pads
Returned energy - spring, shape of foot (rocker)
Storage Availability - pockets
Research Needed before model
Testing needed after model is built
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