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application/pdf en text Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2027-05-01 The student, Yanlu Gao, accepted the attached license on 2025-05-05 at 18:20. The student, Yanlu Gao, submitted this Thesis for approval on 2025-05-05 at 18:28. This Thesis was approved for publication on 2025-05-07 at 10:09. DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #22222 on 2025-10-19 at 19:17:04 TheraReach: An innovative telemedicine approach to deliver musculoskeletal service Gao, Yanlu 2025-05-07 Sethi, Suresh Amos, Jenny Aguiar, Carlos Telemedicine Musculoskeletal Assessments Healthcare Service Delivery Industrial Design eng This project explores the design and development of TheraReach, a portable telemedicine device created for efficient upper-body musculoskeletal assessments. Based on extensive research into telemedicine applications, healthcare system challenges, and current technological capabilities, the project proposes an innovative solution to improve remote physical assessment experiences. Early research identified service delivery as a key area needing improvement, leading to the exploration of telemedicine’s potential in physical assessments. Through analysis of existing products, dimensional standards, and user-centered needs, essential design requirements were defined. After brainstorming and concept sketching, three initial designs were developed. Feedback from healthcare professionals informed an iterative process that refined the final concept. Following the principles of the golden ratio for visual harmony and usability, the final TheraReach design integrates dynamic strength measurement tools and real-time feedback within a compact, user-friendly system. While the current version focuses on upper-body assessments, the project demonstrates the broader potential for expanding telemedicine into physical evaluation domains. By improving accessibility, enhancing user experience, and supporting personalized care, TheraReach reimagines the future of healthcare service delivery, offering a more efficient, convenient, and patient-centered solution. 2025-05 Text https://hdl.handle.net/2142/129632 Copyright 2025 Yanlu Gao Art & Design Art and Design University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign M.F.A. Thesis