aquatic rehabilitation device kylene kownurko advisor: mollie malone
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Aquatic Rehabilitation Device
Kylene Kownurko
Advisor: Mollie Malone
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Motivation
Current aquatic belts have many disadvantages: Hold the body in an
improper position Ride up on the torso Irritate the skin Do not offer enough
buoyancy
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Motivation
Injured athletes have few rehabilitation options that offer:High intensity Impact free workoutsSimulated running position
Unique properties of water offer these options and assist in the overall rehabilitation process
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Market Potential977 colleges and universities that offer NCAA sports Divisions I-III At these universities, the number of athletes totals 361,175 Professional Athletes (football, hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer)Nearly all athletes are injured during their careersHigh school athletes
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Benefits
Faster rehabilitationFaster recovery from workoutsGreat cross-training activity (no impact)Calorie Burning (per 30 minute workout)Land Walking 135 CaloriesDeep Water Walking 264 CaloriesJogging on Land 240 CaloriesDeep Water Jogging 340 Calories
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Similar Products
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Similar Products
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Current Device Problems
Improper exercise positioning
Athlete sinks
Rubbing and rug burn
Not adjustable for different types of exercise
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Qualities
Made for the athletic body
Positions the athlete upright
Does not ride up
Adjustable to different exercise
Comfortable
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Working Solution
Shorts to keep belt in place
Shorts made of durable swimsuit material
Removable blocks of different sizes
Specific positioning of blocks
Buoyant foam pieces around whole body
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Flow Chart of Design
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Comparison
Old Designs No assembly Very buoyant Good for the non-
athlete
My Design Customized Comfortable Requires some
assembly Sports Specific Exercise compatible
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Ideas that won’t work
Inflatable buoysToo much buoyancy, reduce the natural
movement of arms
Aqua belt held down with strapUncomfortable, causes suit to bunch
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Determining Foam Pieces
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Determining Foam Pieces
Female Subject Fat % - 15.9% Weight – 122lbs Sinkable Mass –
102.6lbs
Male Subject Fat % - 11.8% Weight – 251lbs Sinkable Mass –
221.4lbs
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Materials and Costs
Multiple size foam blocks $40.00
Adjustable waist band $5.00
Spandex material $10.00
Pool Free
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Predicted Sales
Predicted to sell ~100,000 a year
Sold at $20.00
100,000 X $20.00 = $2,000,000/year
Minus costs and materials
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Current Work
Calculations (fat/weight/buoyancy)
Prototype testing
Weekly advisor meetings
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Future Work
Final Prototype
Final Testing
Determining various buoyancies for different weights and fat percentages
Final Research and Report
Possible Marketing
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References
http://www.coloradorapids.com/features/trainertalk/aquatic_therapy.asp
http://www.beachesfoundation.org/PDF_articles/Water_Works_Exercises.pdf
http://www.laurushealth.com/healthyliving/july01fitnesswaterworks.htm
http://www.marine-rescue.com/html/bodyoddsends.html
http://www.recsupply.com/myweb/products/water_runner.htm
http://www.activetics.com/content/water.htm
http://www.wbhswim.com/training_aids.html