A Survey of Canadian Occupational Therapy Practices to Prevent Pressure Injuries Among Wheelchair Users via Weight Shifting
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DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000428
Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe occupational therapy weight-shifting practices and explore recommended strategies for patients, healthcare staff, and family/caregivers across healthcare settings. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Respondents included 97… read more here.
Keywords: weight; wheelchair users; survey; weight shifting ... See more keywords
Performing Dynamic Weight-Shifting Balance Exercises With a Smartphone-Based Wearable Telerehabilitation System for Home Use by Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease: A Proof-of-Concept Study
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DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2022.3226368
Abstract: Telerehabilitation technology often helps individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to control their balance and improve postural stability. This proof-of-concept study describes the redesign of a smartphone-based wearable balance rehabilitation system, or Smarter Balance System (SBS)… read more here.
Keywords: system; balance exercises; balance; dynamic weight ... See more keywords
Constraints on variation of weight-shifting by foot during walking in adolescents with valgus alignment of hallux.
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DOI: 10.37190/abb-01628-2020-02
Abstract: PURPOSE Etiology of hallux valgus (HV) remains unclear and effective treatments and prophylaxis for this condition are lacking and conclusions of researches concerning HV are inconsistent. Recognition of the function-structure interrelation in foot at the… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; 1stmtpj angle; weight shifting; shifting patterns ... See more keywords