Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ <p>The Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal (RMRJ) is the official bi-annual journal of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Center for Policy, Research, and Development Studies (CPRDS). Being an <strong><em>internationally peer-reviewed journal</em></strong>, RMRJ adopts the double-blind review process wherein the reviewer/s and the author/s do not know each other's identity.</p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Aims</strong></p> <p>RMRJ is dedicated to the promotion of knowledge through high-quality research publication in various disciplines. It adheres to the policy that all articles contained therein must meet the rigors of an independent double-blind peer-reviewing system and editing to ensure that the publication possesses scientific and academic merit.</p> <p><strong>Scope</strong></p> <p>RMRJ welcomes submission of quality researches in any of the following academic domains:</p> <ul> <li class="show">Accountancy, Business and Management, and Finance;</li> <li class="show">Communication, Humanities, Psychology, and Religion;</li> <li class="show">Education and Educational Management;</li> <li class="show">Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, and Technology;</li> <li class="show">Environment, Health, and Natural Sciences;</li> <li class="show">Philosophical and Mathematical Reviews; and</li> <li class="show">Politics and Governance, and Social Sciences.</li> </ul> en-US <p>Copyright of the Journal belongs to the <a href="http://www.usjr.edu.ph">University of San Jose-Recoletos</a></p> recoletos_journal@usjr.edu.ph (Jessica Magallon-Avenido, LPT, Ph.D.) ninesevilla@usjr.edu.ph (Chanine F. Sevilla) Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:24:38 +0800 OJS 3.3.0.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Design and Development of an Ankle Rehabilitation Device https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ/article/view/2754 <p><em><strong>Background:</strong></em> Ankle injuries significantly impair function and mobility. Timely physical therapy is crucial for minimizing complications, accelerating healing, and facilitating a quicker return to everyday life. Lapses in therapy adherence can have detrimental consequences, prolonging recovery and potentially leading to long-term limitations. This project intends to design and develop an assistive device prototype for foot ankle rehabilitation, improving access to and adherence to necessary therapy.&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Methods:</strong></em> A patient’s narrative on her experience with ankle injury and rehabilitation offered crucial information for designing and developing the ankle rehabilitation assistive device. A series of discussions led to establishing design requirements and device specifications ready for prototyping. Experts in engineering, nursing and medical care, physical therapy, and ergonomics contributed to innovating physical rehabilitation therapy. A prototype was constructed and subjected to functionality testing and initial evaluations.</p> <p><em><strong>Results:</strong></em> &nbsp;Results of the prototype functionality tests show a need to make several adjustments, including changes in the driving mechanisms—improvements in the load capacity, programming, and control fine-tuning.</p> <p><em><strong>Conclusion:</strong></em> Future work on the prototype includes the implementation of the functional test results. Subjecting the prototype to clinical testing and validation, developing and integrating the mobile app, IP registration, and commercialization.</p> Jillian Bejoc, Randy Salazar, Lovelyn Tipon, Lance Aldwin Adlaon, Ulysses Cutamora, Alex Aparicio, Nera Mae Lagahid, Joselito Jr. Kuizon, Janclyde Espinosa, Rhonieljoyd Navales, Francisco Emmanuel Jr. III Munsayac, Nilo Bugtai Copyright (c) 2025 University of San Jose-Recoletos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ/article/view/2754 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800