STANDARD v LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELCHAIR PROPULSION IN SPINAL CORD INJURED PATIENTS

Parziale, John R.

doi:10.1097/00002060-199104000-00005

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“…There was only a signi®cant dierence over short distances due to the reduced power required to initiate propulsion in a lightweight wheelchair compared to a standard wheelchair. 6 In the present study, the test of propulsion 20 m forward, 10 m backwards and propulsion on bumpy ground did not show any dierence between BLM and PIM. This indicates that the new seating did not in¯uence the power needed to initiate propulsion.…”

Section: Wheelchair Propulsion and Wheelchair Skillssupporting

confidence: 40%

“…Parziale 6 showed that there is no dierence in propulsion velocity between a standard and a lightweight wheelchair when conducting a 4 min maximum distance test. There was only a signi®cant dierence over short distances due to the reduced power required to initiate propulsion in a lightweight wheelchair compared to a standard wheelchair.…”

Section: Wheelchair Propulsion and Wheelchair Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The eects of wheelchair design and adaptations with the aim of maximising the performance of the individual in sport activities have been demonstrated. 4,6,7 The improvements in wheelchair technology have also changed the design of the standard wheelchair, used in everyday life. 3,4,6,8 The use of a modern lightweight wheelchair has improved the mobility of people with tetraplegia.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…4,6,7 The improvements in wheelchair technology have also changed the design of the standard wheelchair, used in everyday life. 3,4,6,8 The use of a modern lightweight wheelchair has improved the mobility of people with tetraplegia. 6 To improve the SCI individual's performance in wheelchair propulsion, the focus is set on three interrelated issues: (1) the mechanical properties of the wheelchair; (2) the wheelchair/user interface, ie, the individual`®t' of the wheelchair; and (3) the physical capacity and propulsion technique of the user.…”

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“…3,4,6,8 The use of a modern lightweight wheelchair has improved the mobility of people with tetraplegia. 6 To improve the SCI individual's performance in wheelchair propulsion, the focus is set on three interrelated issues: (1) the mechanical properties of the wheelchair; (2) the wheelchair/user interface, ie, the individual`®t' of the wheelchair; and (3) the physical capacity and propulsion technique of the user. 6 ± 8 The task of wheelchair propulsion can be de®ned as endurance of propulsion during a speci®ed time interval or at a speci®c velocity, the capacity of graded propulsion, and the velocity and timekeeping of de®ned distances.…”

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Sitting position–Posture and performance in C5–C6 tetraplegia

2000

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Objectives: To investigate how sitting position and seating aect posture and performance (balance, transfers, wheelchair skills, physical strain during wheelchair propulsion, spasticity and respiration) in persons with C5 and C6 tetraplegia. Setting: Outpatient clinic`SpinalhaÈ lsan', GoÈ teborg, Sweden. Method: Baseline measurements of sitting position and performance were performed followed by an intervention period. The intervention was individually adapted to each person with emphasis on reduction of kyphotic posture and pelvic obliquity. Furthermore, a functional requirement was that the new sitting position was used in everyday life and did not impair balance, transfers, wheelchair skills, physical strain during wheelchair propulsion, spasticity and respiration. Results: Four persons with complete C5 ± C6 tetraplegia who reported dissatisfaction with posture and seating took part in the study. A comparison of photographs before and after the intervention showed a reduction of kyphotic posture and pelvic obliquity. Balance, transfers, wheelchair skills, physical strain during wheelchair propulsion, spasticity and respiration were aected by the sitting position in an individual manner. Conclusion: Solution of problems concerning sitting and posture for persons with C5 ± C6 tetraplegia requires good knowledge of the physical impairment, wheelchair adaptation, seating systems and cushions as well as an understanding of the individual's demands and wishes. Due to the complexity of the issue, standard solutions are not applicable. Thus, an analytical working method is required and co-operation between professionals ± occupational therapists and physiotherapists ± is important.

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Section: Wheelchair Propulsion and Wheelchair Skillssupporting

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Section: Wheelchair Propulsion and Wheelchair Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sitting position–Posture and performance in C5–C6 tetraplegia

2000

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The effect of mass on the kinematics of steady state wheelchair propulsion in adults and children with spinal cord injury

Bednarczyk¹,

Sanderson²

1994

Journal of Biomechanics

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Impact of Surface Type, Wheelchair Weight, and Axle Position on Wheelchair Propulsion by Novice Older Adults

Cowan

Nash

Collinger

et al. 2009

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Objective To examine the impact of surface type, wheelchair weight, and rear axle position on older adult propulsion biomechanics. Design Crossover trial. Setting Biomechanics laboratory. Participants Convenience sample of 53 ambulatory older adults with minimal wheelchair experience (65−87y); men = 20, women = 33. Intervention Participants propelled 4 different wheelchair configurations over 4 surfaces; tile, low carpet, high carpet, and an 8% grade ramp (surface, chair order randomized). Chair configurations included: (1) unweighted chair with an anterior axle position, (2) 9.05kg weighted chair with an anterior axle position, (3) unweighted chair with a posterior axle position (Δ0.08m), and (4) 9.05kg weighted chair with a posterior axle position (Δ0.08m). Weight was added to a titanium folding chair, simulating the weight difference between very light and depot wheelchairs. Instrumented wheels measured propulsion kinetics. Main Outcome Measures Average self-selected velocity, push-frequency, stroke length, peak resultant and tangential force. Results Velocity decreased as surface rolling resistance or chair weight increased. Peak resultant and tangential forces increased as chair weight increased, surface resistance increased, and with a posterior axle position. The effect of a posterior axle position was greater on high carpet and the ramp. The effect of weight was constant, but more easily observed on high carpet and ramp. The effects of axle position and weight were independent of one another. Conclusion Increased surface resistance decreases self-selected velocity and increases peak forces. Increased weight decreases self-selected velocity and increases forces. Anterior axle positions decrease forces, more so on high carpet. Effects of weight and axle position are independent. Greatest reductions in peak forces occur in lighter chairs with anterior axle positions.

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STANDARD v LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELCHAIR PROPULSION IN SPINAL CORD INJURED PATIENTS

Cited by 17 publications

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Sitting position–Posture and performance in C5–C6 tetraplegia

Sitting position–Posture and performance in C5–C6 tetraplegia

The effect of mass on the kinematics of steady state wheelchair propulsion in adults and children with spinal cord injury

Impact of Surface Type, Wheelchair Weight, and Axle Position on Wheelchair Propulsion by Novice Older Adults

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