Progress Report Title Active Ankle Foot Orthotic AFO to Enhance Walking and Balance Names Jessica Hause Co leader Erin Main Co leader Emily Andrews Communicator Josh White BSAC Tony Schuler BWIG Date January 26 2007 February 2 2007 Problem Statement Create a device that actively enhances forefoot step off and increases proprioception to improve balance for people experiencing ankle weakness foot drop and the inability to walk and balance safely as a result of various neurological diseases such as Charcot Marie Tooth disease multiple sclerosis and stroke The device should be non obtrusive fit in a shoe comfortably attach to the leg and be economical Restatement of Team Goals Continue brainstorming ideas for our product Meet with client Create a list of problems that current AFO s have Talk to current AFO users and discuss with them any complaints about they have about products that are currently on the market Individual Goals Erin Main Progress Report research existing spring materials brainstorm Jessica Hause Complete PDS research anatomy of the foot brainstorm Josh White Establish a budget research walking brainstorm Tony Schuler Work on team website reseach foot anatomy brainstorm Emily Andrews BSAC meeting research walking brainstorm Summary of Accomplishments Researched existing AFO s Researched disabilities associated with foot drop off Established a list of questions for our client Met with client Met with patient Established the major goals of our project and developed a better understanding of our client s wants and needs Were given a first hand view into foot drop off and how it affects a patients movement Brainstormed major project ideas as well as minor details we would like to see in our final project Established a list of problems with existing AFO s Continued working on PDS Set up an appointment to meet with a PT who specializes in foot drop off Statement of Team Goals Continue brainstorming ideas for our project Research existing spring materials for our orthotic Begin to establish three major project ideas Meet with a PT who specializes in foot drop off Continue with questions for our client and patient Research foot and ankle anatomy Research the major muscles nerves and pressure points involved in walking Project Schedule Task Project Research Research Contact Patient Contact Client Meet with PT Brainstorming Design Develop Prototype Website Deliverables Mid semester Presentation Mid semester Report Final Presentation Final Report Progress Reports Meetings Semester Wrap up Jan 26 2 February 9 16 23 2 9 March 16 23 30 6 13 April 20 27 Difficulties Our team had very few difficulties this week As soon as we were able to get in contact with our client we were able to get a great start on our project However we have yet to establish a budget for our project or determine where our money will be coming from This could pose a problem if we aren t able to establish a budget before we begin finalizing our design plans In addition our team is only beginning to understand the impact our device will have on a patient s movement and thus we have made plans to meet with a physical therapist and research foot anatomy and walking Activities Our team met for 2 hours during class with our client and patient at Memorial Union we met again as a team for 2 hours on Sunday to brainstorm ideas and each did 2 May 4 hours of work individually During our meeting with our client and patient we established our major goals for the semester and got a better idea of our client s wants and needs In addition we were given a first hand view into how foot drop off affects a patients walking On Sunday we used the information gathered on Friday to thoughts and ideas as well as a new list of questions for our client 2 9 2007 2 11 2007 2 13 2007 2 14 2007 2 15 2007 2 11 20072 15 2007 Team Met with client and Patient 2 hours Individual Brainstormed 1 hour each Team Had a team meeting to brainstorm ideas based on the new information gathered from our client 2 hours Tony Worked on team website 1 hour Erin Worked on PDS 1 hour Emily Researched existing spring materials 1 hour Jess Progress Report researched foot anatomy 1 hour Josh Established a meeting with PT 1 hour Team Total 30 hours
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