Jordan Greene

Industrial Design, 2015

The Propel Swimming Prosthetic was designed to empower those with adaptive needs in situations in and around the water. Swimming is something that is pivotal for physical therapy following an amputation. The weightlessness and range of motion in the water gives amputee's freedom to move without fear of injury. Getting into and out of the pool however, can be a tricky and clumsy proposition. Self consciousness regarding baring their residual limb, decreased performance capabilities and fear of injury can make aquatic situations intimidating for amputees. Propel solves these problems. Designed with the capability for limited walking, it can be worn to the pool and into the water. This eliminates that vulnerable moment amputee's encounter while removing their prosthetic limb in a public situation such as a swimming pool. In the water Propel restores a natural swimming motion across several different stroke motions. Hydrodynamic contours and a seamless transition between swimming and walking modes allows Propel to restore a natural swimming experience that many with adaptive needs long for.

A life long tinkerer with a passion for making things Jordan Greene is interested in making a difference in the world through design. He has a passion for the outdoors, sustainability and just plain creating cool stuff. When not hard at work on a design project you can usually find him on the golf course or under the hood of his car.