Infant Spinal Reflex-Testing Apparatus

Abstract

Final report and team photo for Project 05 of ME450, Fall 2009 semester.Recently-developed equipment can test the presence and stability of spinal-level reflexes in the primary gait muscles of infants 2-10 months old. This baseline data can then assist in the assessment of developmental neuromotor deficits and the development of tailored interventions for infants born with disabilities such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. The goal of this project is to redesign the apparatus used in these tests to be more adjustable and portable.Beverly Ulrich (Kinesiology, U of M)http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/86199/1/ME450 Fall2009 Final Report - Project 05 - Infant Spinal Reflex-Testing Apparatus.pdfhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/86199/2/ME450 Fall2009 Team Photo - Project 05 - Infant Spinal Reflex-Testing Apparatus.jp