Design of Wearable Goniometer

Arthritis is one of the common rheumatoid or musculoskeletal disorders, and it is a significant contributor to the world’s disability burden. It mainly affects knee joints, and the prevalence of disease increases with age. In several cases, people with arthritis suffer from the loss of mobility and hardening of joints. Common factors that result in decreased mobility include aging, obesity, poor physical activity, and an improper diet. To improve limited motion, a smart wearable monitoring device can be used to assist a person to maintain regular physical activity and to boost their mobility status. Our proposed idea is to develop a wearable goniometer with a mobile application to determine the active and passive range of motion, such as flexion and extension in the knee for senior citizens. This device can help the physiotherapists to virtually guide and supervise the patients in their rehabilitation phase.