Development of a tuning fork device as an auxiliary tool for bronchopulmonary hygiene for physical therapists

Authors

  • José Roberto de Alcântara Faculdades Integradas de Bauru
  • Rodrigo Leonel dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo/Faculdades Integradas de bauru
  • Daniel Donaire Albino Universidade Paulista, Campus Bauru
  • Roberta Munhoz Manzano Faculdades Integradas de Bauru/Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" Campus Marília

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v11n4.3774

Keywords:

Chest wall oscillation, Respiratory therapy, Vibration.

Abstract

Introduction: The therapeutic tuning fork for bronchial hygiene has not been described in the literature. It is expected that a tuning fork with a fixed frequency of 25 Hz is capable to generating chest wall oscillation facilitating bronchial hygiene. Objective: To develop a tuning fork and calibrate it at a fixed frequency of 25 Hz. Methods: The tuning fork was made of drawn steel, using lathes machines for bending, shaping and welding steel. After fabrication, the frequency generated by the tuning fork was evaluated using a digital oscilloscope. Results: The product was made fork-shaped, with 492 grams weight, length 624 mm, containing a transducer of 62 mm and a thickness of 5/16 mm (8'), a shank and a removable fork 148 mm 362mm in length. The equipment reaches a fixed frequency of 25Hz. Conclusions: The tuning fork reached the frequency proposal, but further studies are needed to verify its effectiveness.

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Published

2013-01-04

How to Cite

1.
de Alcântara JR, dos Santos RL, Albino DD, Manzano RM. Development of a tuning fork device as an auxiliary tool for bronchopulmonary hygiene for physical therapists. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Jan. 4 [cited 2024 Jul. 1];11(4):529-34. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/3774

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Basic Sciences