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Development and validation of an electrogoniometric wrist alignment device.

U C Ugbolue¹, A C Nicol, J Maclean

¹Bioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. u.c.ugbolue@strath.ac.uk

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine

|September 2, 2008

Summary

This study introduces a wrist alignment device (WAD) that uses flexible electrogoniometers to monitor and control hand and wrist range of motion, preventing extreme movements and ensuring joint angles stay within safe limits.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Technology
Ergonomics

Background:

Repetitive strain injuries and poor hand/wrist posture are prevalent in office and clinical settings.
Existing methods for monitoring and correcting wrist range of motion (ROM) may lack precision or real-time feedback.
The need for effective, non-invasive devices to manage and prevent wrist-related musculoskeletal disorders is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an instrumented flexible electrogoniometric device for monitoring and controlling hand and wrist range of motion (ROM).
To create a wearable system capable of preventing or reducing extreme wrist deviations, hyperflexion, and hyperextension.
To assess the reliability of measurements obtained using the developed device for clinical and office applications.

Main Methods:

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Development of a wrist alignment device (WAD) incorporating flexible electrogoniometers integrated into a Lycra glove.
Implementation of a control box with circuitry to preset and maintain wrist ROM within defined limits.
Inclusion of a window comparator and piezo-buzzer feedback system to alert users when joint angles exceed preset boundaries.
Calibration of all instrumentation to ensure measurement accuracy.

Main Results:

The WAD effectively monitors and controls wrist ROM by preventing extreme movements like ulnar deviation, hyperflexion, and hyperextension.
The integrated piezo-buzzer provides timely alerts, guiding users to maintain wrist posture within the preset safe angle range.
Preliminary findings suggest that the WAD provides reliable measurements based on ROM settings.

Conclusions:

The developed wrist alignment device (WAD) offers a promising solution for managing and correcting hand and wrist posture.
The device has broad applicability in both office environments and clinical settings for injury prevention and rehabilitation.
The WAD demonstrates potential for reliable, real-time monitoring and control of wrist range of motion.