{"id":40362,"date":"2021-04-05T12:01:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T16:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/?p=83"},"modified":"2022-04-13T10:07:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T14:07:50","slug":"improved-neck-brace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/improved-neck-brace\/","title":{"rendered":"Improved Neck Brace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#14097b;font-size:22px\">Head drop is a common symptom experienced by patients with ALS. It can disrupt everyday tasks such as participating in a conversation or eating. The goal of this project was to design a neck brace that meets the specific needs of this patient population and improve the overall quality of life by providing comfort, support, and controlled motion of the head and neck. The focus was on allowing extended wear without causing discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Top Concerns and Criteria for the Device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background wp-block-list\" style=\"background-color:#40b5eb\"><li>Functional: <ul><li>Maintain head in a neutral position<\/li><li>Allow for slight, but limited, downward flexion of the head and neck<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Comfortable: <ul><li>User able to wear for at least 5 hours a day<\/li><li>Lightweight<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Easy to Use: <ul><li>User\/caregiver able to get on in less than 1.5 minutes<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Able to get on both sitting and standing<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Reduce Pain: <ul><li>Decrease by 2 points on a 0-10 pain scale<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Neck Brace Designs: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Vest Design<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color\">The vest design originated from the idea of incorporating the brace into an article of clothing. Using a style similar to a cross between a sports bra and a vest, this design anchors around the chest. With a thin material, the brace can be worn underneath shirts and jackets making it more discreet in social settings. The bands providing support to the head are integrated into the vest and can be adjusted from the front. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Waistband Design<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color\">The waistband design uses a back support to anchor the brace around the waist. The straps leading from the head to the front of the brace are guided through loops on the back support and cross over for easier adjustment using velcro.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Prototype Process Visuals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/front-vest-698x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"843\" data-link=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/2021\/improved-neck-brace\/attachment\/front-vest\/\" class=\"wp-image-843\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/back-vest-620x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"844\" data-link=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/2021\/improved-neck-brace\/attachment\/back-vest\/\" class=\"wp-image-844\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/head-piece--906x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"845\" data-link=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/2021\/improved-neck-brace\/attachment\/head-piece\/\" class=\"wp-image-845\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/front-waistband-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"846\" data-link=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/2021\/improved-neck-brace\/attachment\/front-waistband\/\" class=\"wp-image-846\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/flat-out-waist-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"847\" data-link=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/2021\/improved-neck-brace\/attachment\/flat-out-waist\/\" class=\"wp-image-847\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6302-scaled-1-602x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1605\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6302-scaled-1.jpeg\" 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807w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6293-1076x2048.jpeg 1076w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6293-1200x2284.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6293.jpeg 1217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6295-500x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1608\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6295.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/2021\/improved-neck-brace\/attachment\/img_6295\/\" class=\"wp-image-1608\" 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https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6297.jpeg 993w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6298-511x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1606\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6298-scaled-1.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/2021\/improved-neck-brace\/attachment\/img_6298\/\" class=\"wp-image-1606\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Testing Results from Patients with ALS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-list\" style=\"background-color:#120fae\"><li>Rated as comfortable: Good fit and minimal skin irritation<\/li><li>Would wear for over 6 hours with mild to extreme pain <\/li><li>Would be comfortable using in a variety of social settings such as at local stores, with friends, and on vacation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Customer Feedback:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ed4f3\">       Overall, both neck brace designs were thought to be straightforward and easy to use. The braces are easily adjusted to provide the necessary support of the head and are comfortable to wear. Due to the limited availability of varying sizes of the components of the design, the team has only been able to test on a limited range of patients. A larger range will be available once these products are marketed. With two different designs available, individuals are able to choose the options that best suit their body type and experience with ALS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Next Steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1c2f41;color:#bbc0ec\">       The future of these two designs can go in many directions. The team&#8217;s goal is to get the device to users as quickly and easily as possible, and this will shape the decision for the next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#182f42;color:#bbc0ec\">       One option would be to collaborate with a company that has a similar target patient population as they will have the necessary information and experience required to manufacture these devices. This would allow the braces to be produced on a larger scale deeming them more accessible to patients in various locations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#192c3f;color:#bbc0ec\">       On the other hand, creating &#8216;at-home&#8217; kits containing the materials and instructions for the construction of the device is another potential option. This way, the patients will be able to build the device immediately. This method is more cost effective and perhaps gives a larger outreach. However, the patients may have difficulty constructing it themselves, giving rise to a faulty device which could potentially be unsafe. All of the potential options are being considered in order to ensure patients get access to the device in the most efficient and effective way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:35px\">UR Neck Brace Design Team Member:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SamPic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SamPic.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SamPic-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Samantha Collins is concentrating in biomechanics and will be pursuing a Masters in Bioengineering at the University of Denver. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AnnaPic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AnnaPic.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AnnaPic-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Anna Cook is concentrating in biomechanics and will be pursuing a Masters in Orthotics and Prosthetics at the University of Washington.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MichaelPic.png);background-position:50% 48%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MichaelPic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MichaelPic.png 512w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MichaelPic-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Michael C. Lee is concentrating in cell &amp; tissue and will be pursuing a Masters in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester through the CMTI Program. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NelloPic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NelloPic.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NelloPic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hajim.rochester.edu\/senior-design-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NelloPic-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Hanwen Gu is concentrating in biosignals and will be pursuing a Masters in Management Program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seniordesign.digitalscholar.rochester.edu\/bme2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/D53D7116-EB61-4E1F-9296-023B1A20A0D4_1_201_a-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-863 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Sophie Mackenzie is concentrating in Cell and Tissue and will be pursuing a Masters in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester through the CMTI program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-larger-font-size\">Supervisors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Jim McGrath, PhD, Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Julia Schroth, CMTI Student, University of Rochester <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-larger-font-size\">Customers:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cindy Gibson, NP, Strong Memorial Hospital <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Renee Heltzer, PT, Strong Memorial Hospital <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cervical orthotic for patients experiencing head drop due to neuromuscular diseases, such as ALS. 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