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Upper limb support and immobilization during moderate aerobic exercise

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Project Overview

The instructors of human physiology require a novel device that will immobilize the upper arm and therefore allow error-free blood pressure readings while the student is performing moderate aerobic exercise. More specifically, attempts to measure blood pressure with commercially available automatic pressure cuffs have been problematic as frequent errors result from cuff and arm movement while the students are utilizing recumbent exercise bicycles in our teaching laboratory. Thus we seek a device that comfortably supports and immobilizes the upper arm based on a design that includes adjustable height, adjustable angle, and adjustable position relative to the bicycle seat and student physique. This device will allow for technically adequate blood pressure readings to be taken once per minute while the student completes pre-programmed courses of varying intensity.

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Team members from left to right: David Neuser, Ben Vander Loop and TJ Tyrrell
Team members from left to right: David Neuser, Ben Vander Loop and TJ Tyrrell

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Benjamin Vander Loop - Team Leader & BWIG
  • Timothy Tyrrell - Communicator
  • David Neuser - BSAC & BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Joseph Towles - Advisor
  • Prof. Andrew Lokuta - Client

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