2008
DOI: 10.1097/phm.0b013e31818a52cc
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Influence of Varying Level Terrain on Wheelchair Propulsion Biomechanics

Abstract: Objective To evaluate manual wheelchair propulsion across level ground conditions that are encountered during everyday life. Design Subjects included 14 individuals (13 with spinal cord injury [SCI], 1 with spina bifida) who were experienced manual wheelchair users and had no current upper extremity injury or pain complaints. Subjects propelled their wheelchairs at a self-selected speed across four different level ground conditions, including smooth and aggregate concrete and tile and carpet flooring. Tempor… Show more

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“…[ ENVIRONMENT The environment must also be considered as a confounding factor because it impacts rolling resistance and force of propulsion, even on variations of level surfaces, 70 such as tile, smooth concrete, aggregate concrete, or carpet. It is also recommended to include flexibility exercises into all fitness programs to maintain normal range of motion in the upper extremity.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…[ ENVIRONMENT The environment must also be considered as a confounding factor because it impacts rolling resistance and force of propulsion, even on variations of level surfaces, 70 such as tile, smooth concrete, aggregate concrete, or carpet. It is also recommended to include flexibility exercises into all fitness programs to maintain normal range of motion in the upper extremity.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Ainsi, les normes devraient plutôt se baser sur les évidences scientifiques dans les domaines tels que l’architecture et la réadaptation, mais ces dernières sont rares. Dans la littérature, on note que les participants des études portant sur la force de propulsion nécessaire pour monter une pente, sont majoritairement de jeunes hommes en fauteuil roulant manuel (Boninger et al, 2002; Hurd, Morrow, Kaufman & An, 2008) non représentatifs de la population générale ou âgée. Une étude de Rousseau, Aissaoui et Bourbonnais (2005) portait sur la force de propulsion de participants âgés de 18 à 64 ans, lors de laquelle la force a été mesurée à l’aide de la roue SmartWheel (roue instrumentée pour mesurer les forces).…”
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“…Par exemple, le bois peint teinté ou non traité est à éviter, devenant glissant lorsque mouillé (Société canadienne d’hypothèques et de logement, 2007). Des études démontrent que la propulsion biomécanique d’un fauteuil est affectée par la résistance de la surface sur laquelle ce dernier circule (Hurd et al, 2008; Koontz et al, 2005). Deux études démontrent que les valeurs cinétiques nécessaires pour la propulsion sont plus grandes sur les granulats que sur les tuiles, le béton lisse ou le tapis (Hurd et al, 2008; Koontz et al, 2005).…”
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“…Researchers have gone to great lengths to design systems that realistically mimic the inertial effects of propelling overground and a variety of terrains (Aissaoui et al, 2002; Mulroy et al, 1996; van der Woude et al, 2001; Veeger et al, 1992); however, because these systems are stationary, they do not provide the same visual cues that would be present when pushing in a free-living environment and they minimize the need for postural adjustments to maintain stability of the wheelchair since the chair is physically tethered (Vanlandewijck et al, 2001; Veeger et al, 1992). Recent studies on overground propulsion indicate that propulsion kinetics and techniques vary widely depending on the types and nature of real-world surfaces commonly traversed in daily living (Hurd et al, 2008b, 2008c; Koontz et al, 2005). However, no studies to date have directly compared wheelchair propulsion on a simulator to propulsion overground.…”
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