This is an overview of one of The College of New Jersey’s Biomedical Engineering Senior Capstone Projects of 2025-2026. The Biomedical Engineering Department focuses on the FDA CFR 820.30 Design Control framework. This focuses on Requirements and Specifications. Requirements include what is necessary for the device to function, with specifications, which explain the range and type of measurements, and parts and materials to the respective requirement.
Introduction:
Hand therapy/physical therapy (PT) can be repetitive, time consuming, and expensive. The average cost of 1 session of PT ranges from $90 to $250.
When PT is prescribed instructions are often give in office, and patients may perform exercises incorrectly once at home. There is a high non-adherence rate (51%) in individualized rehab programs, demonstrating the need for improved patient involvement.
Progressive and personalized rehabilitation programs are targeted to arthritis and hand injury patients who experience inflammation, stiffness, and weakness. The rehabilitation device aims to provide easy access to immediate hand orientation correction and encouragement and training through resistance exercises.