Replies for Step Counter
Michael Mais
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Title:
Replies for Step Counter
Creator:
Michael Mais
Date:
9/12/2008
Text:
Dear colleagues,
Please find enclosed the replies to my question about Step Counters
for use in artificial limbs. The suggestions are outside my budget.
Additionally I have to consider that I will need a number of this
counters and might not get them all back again!
I have formed a small team of electronic wizzards designing what I have
in mind. If there is any useful outcome of this exercise I will post
here on the list.
Thank you very much to all who responded.
Michael Mais CPO-D
Lhasa, Tibet
Original Question:
I am looking for a step counter to monitor the usage of artificial limbs. It will be used in a extremely remote setting in rugged, mountainous terrain.
The ideal device works at least half a year without charging and maintenance, is inexpensive and the data can be read by a standard computer.
Replies:
Ossur and Endolite have systems available.
Luci Busch, CP
Licensed Prosthetist
Sr. Director of Clinical Services
Contact Trulife. They have a step monitor that can be
installed inside a 30mm pylon that, I believe, can collect
and store data for up to a year.
Jason Wening, MS, CP
Scheck and Siress
Hi Michael,
I too am looking for a step counter that meets your requirements. Can
you please notify me if anyone suggests a suitable device.
Regards
Chris McCann
Chief Orthotist/Prosthetist
Orthotic & Prosthetic Services
Whyalla Hospital & Health Services Inc
I don't know if there is anything that will exactly meet your needs, but
you might want to check out the Omron pedometers. The one I am familiar
with works in your pocket, will store information on it for 41
days (downloads via USB cable) and the batteries last about 4-6 months.
The battery is a standard watch/camera style battery (CR 2032) and is
easily replaceable.
It will record steps, aerobic steps, Kcal and miles (based on your
stride length) on the unit. Once you download the information, you will
be able to track daily and hourly step/ aerobic step amounts.
The cost is $59.95 for model HJ720ITC which includes the software. A
little spendy, but really worth all the extra's that you get.
You can find it @ www.bodytronics.com < <URL Redacted>>
Hope this helps!
Carol Grettum, CP
It is a pleasure to hear from you and learn more about your work.
My daughter spent the summer of 2004 volunteering at an orphanage
outside of Lhasa, so I have some idea of both the environmental and
financial conditions.
I wish I could offer reduced pricing, but we are a small company without
much latitude. I've been trying to think of something less expensive
that might meet your needs, but haven't come up with a better solution.
I very much look forward to news as you progress with this project.
Kim Coleman
Director of Clinical Research
OrthocareInnovations <mailto:<Email Address Redacted>>
Please find enclosed the replies to my question about Step Counters
for use in artificial limbs. The suggestions are outside my budget.
Additionally I have to consider that I will need a number of this
counters and might not get them all back again!
I have formed a small team of electronic wizzards designing what I have
in mind. If there is any useful outcome of this exercise I will post
here on the list.
Thank you very much to all who responded.
Michael Mais CPO-D
Lhasa, Tibet
Original Question:
I am looking for a step counter to monitor the usage of artificial limbs. It will be used in a extremely remote setting in rugged, mountainous terrain.
The ideal device works at least half a year without charging and maintenance, is inexpensive and the data can be read by a standard computer.
Replies:
Ossur and Endolite have systems available.
Luci Busch, CP
Licensed Prosthetist
Sr. Director of Clinical Services
Contact Trulife. They have a step monitor that can be
installed inside a 30mm pylon that, I believe, can collect
and store data for up to a year.
Jason Wening, MS, CP
Scheck and Siress
Hi Michael,
I too am looking for a step counter that meets your requirements. Can
you please notify me if anyone suggests a suitable device.
Regards
Chris McCann
Chief Orthotist/Prosthetist
Orthotic & Prosthetic Services
Whyalla Hospital & Health Services Inc
I don't know if there is anything that will exactly meet your needs, but
you might want to check out the Omron pedometers. The one I am familiar
with works in your pocket, will store information on it for 41
days (downloads via USB cable) and the batteries last about 4-6 months.
The battery is a standard watch/camera style battery (CR 2032) and is
easily replaceable.
It will record steps, aerobic steps, Kcal and miles (based on your
stride length) on the unit. Once you download the information, you will
be able to track daily and hourly step/ aerobic step amounts.
The cost is $59.95 for model HJ720ITC which includes the software. A
little spendy, but really worth all the extra's that you get.
You can find it @ www.bodytronics.com < <URL Redacted>>
Hope this helps!
Carol Grettum, CP
It is a pleasure to hear from you and learn more about your work.
My daughter spent the summer of 2004 volunteering at an orphanage
outside of Lhasa, so I have some idea of both the environmental and
financial conditions.
I wish I could offer reduced pricing, but we are a small company without
much latitude. I've been trying to think of something less expensive
that might meet your needs, but haven't come up with a better solution.
I very much look forward to news as you progress with this project.
Kim Coleman
Director of Clinical Research
OrthocareInnovations <mailto:<Email Address Redacted>>
Citation
Michael Mais, “Replies for Step Counter,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229529.
