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Aquatic Rehabilitation Device
Kylene Kownurko
Advisor: Mollie Malone
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
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
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
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
Similar Products
Similar Products
Current Device Problems
Improper exercise positioning
Athlete sinks
Rubbing and rug burn
Not adjustable for different types of exercise
Qualities
Made for the athletic body
Positions the athlete upright
Does not ride up
Adjustable to different exercise
Comfortable
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
Flow Chart of Design
Comparison
Old Designs No assembly Very buoyant Good for the non-
athlete
My Design Customized Comfortable Requires some
assembly Sports Specific Exercise compatible
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
Determining Foam Pieces
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
Materials and Costs
Multiple size foam blocks $40.00
Adjustable waist band $5.00
Spandex material $10.00
Pool Free
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
Current Work
Calculations (fat/weight/buoyancy)
Prototype testing
Weekly advisor meetings
Future Work
Final Prototype
Final Testing
Determining various buoyancies for different weights and fat percentages
Final Research and Report
Possible Marketing
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
