Objectives

• The Conventional Protractor goniometer

– Limitations
• Design of the Mechanical part
– Movement of Transducer probe
• Project Block Diagram
• Applications

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Conventional Goniometer

The Protractor goniometer

Elbow Extension Elbow Flexion

 Limitation of Conventional
Goniometer
• Bulky apparatus
• Less accuracy
• Measuring the angle while holding the
protractor throughout measurement is difficult
• Patients with severe joint dislocation finds the
conventional procedure painful

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 Movement
Design of Transducer
of Mechanical part
90⁰
135⁰ Grayscale image

Protractor
45⁰
90⁰
135⁰ 45⁰
Transducer probe
Stationary arm

180⁰ 0⁰

Screw Fulcrum Pointer

0⁰
Movable arm
 The Grayscale sheet

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Parts of the electrogoniometer
Side view of Transducer probe
Project Block
Diagram
 Transducer
probe
5V DC Power supply

Gnd
1K Vcc 1 K +Vref -Vref
2 15 D0 12
1 16 3 P0.0 16
D1
P0.1
D2
LCD E R/w RS
P0.2
P0.3 Data lines D3
D4 11 Vcc
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 5 6 P0.4
D5 13 Gnd
P0.5
P3.4 D6
P0.6
P3.5 D7
P0.7
Data
Data lines

P3.6
P1.0 P2.0 ADD A
ADC
μC 0808
lines

P1.1 P2.1 ADD B

P1.2 P2.2 ADD C

To Port 1 of μC
P1.3 P89C51 P2.3 START
IN0

P1.4 P2.4 ALE

P1.5 P2.5 O/P Enable
P1.6 P2.6 EOC
P1.7

Clock

IC 555 5V Power
TIMER Supply
 Applications
• Range of Motion - physiotherapy
• Kinanthropometry - the interface between
anatomy and movement.
• Fitness testing - flexibility testing
• Bike fitting
• Gait measurements
• Ergonomics – designing workspace

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Bike Fitting
Ergonomic
s
 Gait Measurements

Multipurpose Benches

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 References
I. Roger Eston & Thomas Reilly: “Kinanthropometry And Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Manual” pp. Ch.4, Pg:79 – 85
II. Nancy Berryman Reese, PhD, PT &William D. Bandy, PhD, PT,SCS,ATC: “Joint Range of
Motion and Muscle Length Testing”
III. Centre for Nanoscale science and Technology: “Goniometer_Manual” pp
IV. http://academic.scranton.edu/faculty/KOSMAHLE1/courses/PT350/goniomet/gonue.htm:
“Introduction to goniometry”
V. Roger Eston, Thomas Reilly: Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual
Test, Procedures and Data, Volume 1.Ch.5, Pg:129 - 156
VI. Keil “Getting Started Creating applications with μVersion” Keil An ARM Company.
VII. http://academic.scranton.edu/faculty/KOSMAHLE1/courses/PT350/goniomet/gonue.htm
VIII. ADC0808/ADC0809,8-Bit μP Compatible A/D Converters with 8-ChannelMultiplexer Data
Sheet
IX. L7800 Series Voltage regulators Data sheet
X. The Extended Concise LCD Data Sheet
XI. www.datasheetcatalogue.com
XII. www.topendsports.com

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