Week 14

Knee Joint Therapy cost: Based on some survey that I have done through the internet, I have list down all the components that related with KJT device. After some consideration on wage cost and mechanical frame/structure, I have set estimated price because the cost is dependant on labour and type of material used. These are the budget for each components in KJT device: ...

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Week 13

These are project planning for this semester and next semester: Starting from 16/1/2012 and estimated finished at 9/11/2012 Final Year Project Semester 1 Final Year Project Semester 2 ...

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Week 12

KJT device benefits/contibutions for soicial environment: Portability: These machines are light weight and can be used from hospital bed. Upon discharge from the hospital, a range of motion machine can be use at home. Decreased Recovery Time: The constant slow motion of the machine can help reduce pain and swelling while soothing the joint. The range of motion machine will help reduce...

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Week 11

What is the objectives of KJT device? These are objective of this KJT device: - to improve recovery by stimulating the healing of articular tissues - to increase the amount of knee flexion for knee patients in the acute hospital setting - to reduce the adverse effects of trauma or immobilization following surgery - alternatives and adjuncts to conventional physical therapy following surgery or injury - avoid arthrofibrosis following trauma or surgery on joints that are prone to stiffness Anterior interval arthrofibrosis...

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Week 10

Programming flowchart draft I have sketched basic programming flowchart for KJT device but later it will need to be discussed with supervisor to make sure it is proper as function for device to work. ...

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Week 9

Methodology of Knee Joint Therapy Device The main operation for this Knee Joint Therapy (KJT) device is basically on ability to move knee joint in forward and reverse direction. This means the motion of knee can flex during the treatment by determine specific angle for knee flexion or based on range of motion.  The KJT device is powered by AC or DC power supply whether it is operated in plugged...

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