Aquatic Rehabilitation Device Kylene Kownurko Advisor Mollie Malone
Aquatic Rehabilitation Device Kylene Kownurko Advisor: Mollie Malone
Motivation Current aquatic belts have many disadvantages: l l Hold the body in an improper position Ride up on the torso Irritate the skin Do not offer enough buoyancy
Motivation Injured athletes have few rehabilitation options that offer: l l l High intensity Impact free workouts Simulated running position Unique properties of water offer these options and assist in the overall rehabilitation process
Market Potential 977 colleges and universities that offer NCAA sports Divisions I-III At these universities, the number of athletes totals 361, 175 Nearly all athletes are injured during their college careers High school athletes
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Current Device Problems Improper exercise positioning Athlete sinks Rubbing and rug burn Not adjustable for different types of exercise
Protocol Made for the athletic body Positions the athlete upright Does not ride up Adjustable to different exercise Comfortable
Working Solution Shorts to keep belt in place Removable blocks of different sizes Specific positioning of blocks Buoyant foam pieces around whole body
Flow Chart of Design
Materials and Costs Multiple size foam blocks Adjustable waist band Spandex material Pool $40. 00 $5. 00 $10. 00 Free
Current Work Improving upon shorts Improving upon foam placement Calculations (fat/weight/buoyancy) Prototype testing Weekly advisor meetings
Future Work Final Prototype Final Testing Determining various buoyancies for different weights and fat percentages Final Research and Report Possible Marketing
Contact Information Kylene Kownurko kylene. b. kownurko@vanderbilt. edu Mollie Malone 322 -4119
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