Reference number : GC-2017-Q2-00392, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Menon, Carlo (Simon Fraser University), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : British Columbia|Colombie-Britannique, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Engage Grants for Universities, program name french : Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités, program purpose english : Knee injuries and limitations can be caused by various circumstances such as neuromuscular disorders or_x000D_
sports accidents. In addition to requiring rehabilitation, these injuries limit an individual's independence and_x000D_
capabilities to perform the activities of daily living. Despite the growing trend in wearable healthcare_x000D_
technologies for use at home and outdoors, many of the currently available options, especially those used for_x000D_
rehabilitation, can still be costly, inconvenient, and obtrusive. Thus, there is a need to design and develop a_x000D_
low-cost comfortable wearable device that can be utilized in rehabilitation exercises to improve current_x000D_
treatment strategies._x000D_
The proposed research will focus on developing an innovative wearable device that can be used for_x000D_
rehabilitation, assisting the movement of those with knee limitations and disabilities and allowing for personal_x000D_
use at home and outdoors. This could potentially lead to improved independence, reduced healthcare costs, and_x000D_
a better quality of life for individuals with limited mobility. Results of the research are also anticipated to_x000D_
position the supporting organization to become a leader in wearable technologies., program purpose french : Knee injuries and limitations can be caused by various circumstances such as neuromuscular disorders or_x000D_
sports accidents. In addition to requiring rehabilitation, these injuries limit an individual's independence and_x000D_
capabilities to perform the activities of daily living. Despite the growing trend in wearable healthcare_x000D_
technologies for use at home and outdoors, many of the currently available options, especially those used for_x000D_
rehabilitation, can still be costly, inconvenient, and obtrusive. Thus, there is a need to design and develop a_x000D_
low-cost comfortable wearable device that can be utilized in rehabilitation exercises to improve current_x000D_
treatment strategies._x000D_
The proposed research will focus on developing an innovative wearable device that can be used for_x000D_
rehabilitation, assisting the movement of those with knee limitations and disabilities and allowing for personal_x000D_
use at home and outdoors. This could potentially lead to improved independence, reduced healthcare costs, and_x000D_
a better quality of life for individuals with limited mobility. Results of the research are also anticipated to_x000D_
position the supporting organization to become a leader in wearable technologies., agreement title english : Soft Wearable Technology for Knee Rehabilitation, agreement title french : Soft Wearable Technology for Knee Rehabilitation, agreement number : EGP, agreement value : 25000.0, agreement start date : 2017-08-23, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada