O & P Projects

Students, faculty and a microelectronics design expert are collaborating on pilot studies incorporating embedded sensors for evaluating design efficacy and patient functionality of various prosthetic and orthotic components. Initial support and funding has already been provided by Eastern Michigan University's graduate school and a corporate sponsor.

Companies interested in establishing an applied research agenda using microelectronics should contact the program director, Dr. Doug Briggs at dbriggs@voyager.net.

Current research

• Cranial Helmet (DEFORMATIONAL PLAGIOCEPHALY)
• Dynamic Foot Orthotic (DIABETIC FOOT
  CALLOUSES AND ULCERS)
• Efficacy of Foot Orthosis (DIABETIC FOOT
  CALLOUSES AND ULCERS)
• Auto-response foot orthosis

Outcomes Assessment

(Click Images to see Video Clips)

     
Performance Enhancement