A Morphological Analysis of Ergonomic Design Reconfigurations for Crutch Versatility in the Environment of Use
Bahram Ipaki (Tabriz Islamic Art University)
Zahra Saadat-Ramz (Tabriz Islamic Art University)
J.F.M. Molenbroek (TU Delft - Human Factors)
Seyed Faregh (Tabriz Islamic Art University)
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Abstract
Nowadays, there are complications in the environments where the crutch is being used, which cause discomfort for users throughout the use and therapy period. There are many flaws in cities’ infrastructure. Using a simple search on the internet, it can be claimed that standard crutches have an array of design faults and ergonomic problems, and users seek to fix the problems with non-industrial solutions and home treatments. For this reason, various accessories for crutches are being produced, and even designers have proposed new types of crutches as replacements. However, the majority of them still didn’t pass the human-centered research procedure.