This article proposes a simple and convenient method for assessing the subject-specific rolling resistance acting on a manual wheelchair, which could be used during the provision of clinical service. This method, based on a simple mathematical equation, is sensitive to both the total mass and its fore-aft distribution, which changes with the subject, wheelchair properties, and adjustments. The ...

objectives: wheelchairs are the prime mobility aid of persons with spinal cord injuries. manual wheelchair propulsion puts a lot of demand on the cardiopulmonary as well as the skeletal system. the main purpose of the study was to compare the effects of both arm ergometry training and progressive resistance exercise training of upper limbs on resting heart rate and distance covered during wheel...

Children with disabilities are transported on a daily basis to schools and developmental facilities. When they travel, they often remain seated in their wheelchairs in vehicles. To study injury risk of pediatric wheelchair users in motor vehicle crashes, three of the same pediatric manual wheelchairs were sled impact tested with a seated Hybrid III 6-year-old ATD using a 20 g/48 km/h frontal cr...

Objectives: Wheelchairs are the prime mobility aid of persons with spinal cord injuries. Manual wheelchair propulsion puts a lot of demand on the cardiopulmonary as well as the skeletal system. The main purpose of the study was to compare the effects of both arm ergometry training and progressive resistance exercise training of upper limbs on resting heart rate and distance covered during wheel...

This chapter presents the user evaluation of the iRW. As described in previous chapters, functional tests have been conducted to demonstrate the advantage of the functions designed for the iRW. In this chapter, the user evaluation is used to confirm the design concept on the mobility assistance functions and the multiple-DOF seat adjustment mechanism of the iRW. Manual wheelchairs are the most ...

Wheelchair standards have been under development for several years. A set of tests has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and by the International Standards Organization (ISO) but continue to be refined. Static stability is one of the indicators used to evaluate manual wheelchairs and is measured by placing a loaded wheelchair on a platform that is tilted until th...

As the proportion of older adults in the population continues to grow, there is a greater need for assistive technology that is accessible and adaptable to user needs. It is reported that, of the 1.5 million people residing in nursing homes, 60-80% have been diagnosed with dementia, primarily Alzheimer’s disease [1]. Currently, older adults with such cognitive impairments are not allowed to ope...

Abstract A large number of people in the world need to use a wheelchair because different disabilities. Driving requires complex physical and cognitive abilities which be trained. Virtual training helps users acquire driving skills safe environment. The aim this paper is describe technically validate simulation models for both manual (MW) powered wheelchairs (PW) based on immersive virtual real...

The purpose of this study was to develop a compendium of wheelchair-related physical activities. To accomplish this, we conducted a systematic review of the published energy costs of activities performed by individuals who use wheelchairs. A total of 266 studies were identified by a literature search using relevant keywords. Inclusion criteria were studies utilizing individuals who routinely us...