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Propulsion patterns and pushrim biomechanics in manual wheelchair propulsion
Michael L. Boninger,Aaron L. Souza,Rory A. Cooper,Shirley G. Fitzgerald,Alicia M Koontz,B T Fay +5 more
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The semicircular motion of propulsion displayed characteristics consistent with reduced repetition and more efficient propulsion, which may reduce trauma to the upper extremities and Clinicians should consider training individuals in this propulsion style.About:
This article is published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.The article was published on 2002-05-01. It has received 287 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Wheelchair & Cadence.read more
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Preservation of upper limb function following spinal cord injury: a clinical practice guideline for health-care professionals.
Michael L. Boninger,Robert L. Waters,Theresa Chase,Marcel Pj M Dijkers,Harris Gellman,Ronald J Gironda,Barry Goldstein,Susan Johnson-Taylor,Alicia M Koontz,Shari L McDowell +9 more
TL;DR: This guideline has been prepared based on the scientific and professional information available in 2004 and should periodically be reviewed to ensure that the advice herein is consistent with current reasonable clinical practice.
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Obesity after spinal cord injury.
TL;DR: A definition of obesity is defined that is more relevant to persons who have SCI, the physiology of adipose tissue is reviewed, and aspects of heredity and environment that contribute to obesity in SCI are discussed.
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Pushrim biomechanics and injury prevention in spinal cord injury: recommendations based on CULP-SCI investigations.
Michael L. Boninger,Alicia M Koontz,Sue Ann Sisto,Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson,Michael Chang,Robert Price,Rory A. Cooper +6 more
TL;DR: Specific aspects of the propulsive stroke that may relate to injury include cadence, magnitude of force, and the pattern of the hand during the nonpropulsive part of the stroke.
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The Engineering Handbook of Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence
TL;DR: The Engineering Handbook of Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence provides a thorough analysis of these technologies and the needs of the elderly and disabled, including a breakdown of demographics, government spending, growth rate, and much more.
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Upper extremity musculoskeletal pain during and after rehabilitation in wheelchair-using persons with a spinal cord injury
S. van Drongelen,de Sonja Groot,H.E.J. Veeger,H.E.J. Veeger,E. L. D. Angenot,Annet J. Dallmeijer,Marcel W M Post,van der Lucas Woude +7 more
TL;DR: Subjects with tetraplegia are at a higher risk for upper extremity musculoskeletal pain and for shoulder pain than subjects with PP, and higher muscle strength and higher functional outcome are related to fewerupper extremity complaints.
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Occupational factors and carpal tunnel syndrome
TL;DR: High repetitiveness appears to be a greater risk factor than high force, and the odds ratio for the high force-high repetitive jobs was more than 15 (p less than .001) compared to the low force-low repetitive jobs.
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Upper extremity pain in the postrehabilitation spinal cord injured patient.
TL;DR: The prevalence and nature of UE pain in chronic SCI patients is documented and the need for further research to develop strategies for prevention and treatment of pain syndromes is emphasized.
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The weight-bearing shoulder. The impingement syndrome in paraplegics.
TL;DR: High pressure, in conjunction with abnormal distribution of stress transmitted across the subacromial area during transfer or propulsion of a wheelchair, contributes to the high rate of problems about the shoulder in paraplegics.
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Late complications of the weight-bearing upper extremity in the paraplegic patient.
TL;DR: As the long-term survival of spinal cord injured patients continues to improve, an increased awareness of the complications of the weight-bearing upper extremity is necessary to keep these patients functioning in society.
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Wheelchair pushrim kinetics: body weight and median nerve function.
TL;DR: This study found subject weight to be related to pushrim forces and median nerve function and it may be possible to prevent median nerve injury in manual wheelchair users.