University of Twente Student Theses
Designing an interactive technology to integrate at home knee-injury physiotherapy exercises into activities of daily living
Veen, Liselot van (2024) Designing an interactive technology to integrate at home knee-injury physiotherapy exercises into activities of daily living.
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| Abstract: | This thesis aimed to explore how an interactive technology could be designed to improve adherence to at-home physiotherapy for knee injuries. The design approach was to integrate exercises into daily activities and objects. By identifying shortcomings and gaps in related work and generating a deeper understanding of knee injuries and treatment plans, the problem was narrowed down to mobility issues and stiff knees from staying seated for too long during the recovery process. A mat with a slider and a vibration clip was proposed to encourage knee extension and flexion during prolonged sitting. A prototype went through a user evaluation and was shown to physiotherapists for feedback. This showed that the concept seemed most promising for patients with acute knee injuries and that integration into daily activities is possible. However, further research is needed to assess long-term adherence and integration into daily routines. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 54 computer science |
| Programme: | Interaction Technology MSc (60030) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/104525 |
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