Foot Aromatherapy Massager Design

Abstract

Foot therapy and Aromatherapy have been widely applied in complementary and alternative medicine. Because foot massage work is characterized by prolonged duration, high intensity, and repetitive force exertion, practitioners are prone to occupational injuries caused by excessive hand load, which may further affect treatment quality and their ability to sustain long-term practice. Therefore, this study aims to develop a foot massage tool that integrates foot therapy and Aromatherapy in order to reduce hand burden and enhance massage quality.This study was conducted in three stages: preliminary research, design development, and testing and validation. The preliminary research stage included the investigation of massage techniques and theories, analysis of existing tools, and the establishment of design specifications and objectives. The design development stage involved ergonomic, mechanical, and appearance design. Finally, prototype fabrication, ergonomic testing, and functional testing were carried out to evaluate the feasibility of the product.The product developed in this study has four main features: (1) a rolling mechanism that replaces direct finger pressure, thereby reducing the load on the finger joints; (2) a stainless-steel roller ball design that provides stable and even force application; (3) an integrated essential oil reservoir and automatic oil dispensing mechanism, combining the effects of Aromatherapy and massage; and (4) an ergonomically designed handle that enhances grip comfort, operational stability, and efficiency.

Keywords: Foot Massage, Aromatherapy, Assistive Device, Massage Stick

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007436