Impact of orthostatic hypotension on wheelchair use in patients with Parkinson’s disease
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DOI: 10.1007/s00702-019-02127-4
Abstract: Wheelchair use is an important indicator of disease progression in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Here, we investigated whether orthostatic hypotension (OH) affects the time to wheelchair use. We examined 33 PD patients with OH and 95… read more here.
Keywords: parkinson disease; orthostatic hypotension; wheelchair use; wheelchair ... See more keywords
Human tracking by using multiple methods and weighted products
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DOI: 10.1007/s11760-019-01478-5
Abstract: AbstractConventional wheelchairs are used by people who can actuate their hand, but there are conditions that cause the user cannot operate the wheelchair, such as handicapped people and amputated arms. Hence, they need an assistant… read more here.
Keywords: wheelchair; threshold value; method; human tracking ... See more keywords
Optimal seat and footrest positions of manual standing wheelchair
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DOI: 10.1007/s12541-017-0104-6
Abstract: A standing wheelchair is highly recommended to an individual suffering from secondary complications due to long-term sitting in a standard wheelchair. However, the newly-designed standing wheelchair has hand rims separate from the wheels, likely affecting… read more here.
Keywords: propulsion; manual standing; hand rims; standing wheelchair ... See more keywords
Development of a Wheelchair Repair Registry.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.02.023
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To describe the development of a Wheelchair Repair Registry from large datasets in order to attain an understanding of wheelchair failures and service repairs. DESIGN Guidelines for registry development were applied and anchored around… read more here.
Keywords: repair registry; wheelchair; development; wheelchair repair ... See more keywords
Finger/Chin Joystick Control for Robotic Arms and Power Wheelchair Systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.07.722
Abstract: Research Objectives To provide a reliable and easy to Joystick controlled transportation/manipulation system for individuals with restricted mobility for their daily tasks. Design Experimental study. Setting In UWM BioRobotics Lab. Participants Healthy and young participants.… read more here.
Keywords: robotic arm; control; joystick; finger chin ... See more keywords
A low-cost assistive wheelchair for handicapped & elderly people
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2021.04.021
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a mixed control wheelchair (MCW) is presented to overcome problem related to movement and user command for elderly and paralyzed people. The MCW comprises of five individual control blocks, which are… read more here.
Keywords: system; control; wheelchair; low cost ... See more keywords
Body composition assessment in athletes with physical impairment who have been practicing a wheelchair sport regularly and for a prolonged period.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2020.100933
Abstract: BACKGROUND Today several important aspects related to the impact of long-term wheelchair sports on whole-body and regional body composition in athletes with a physical impairment are poorly understood. OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study aimed at investigating… read more here.
Keywords: physical impairment; body composition; body; wheelchair ... See more keywords
The brief window of time comprising a wheelchair transfer confers a significant fracture risk on elderly Americans.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2020.01.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Wheelchairs grant increased mobility to their users but can result in injuries of varying severities, including fractures which are often associated with wheelchair transfers. However, this fracture burden remains poorly characterized in elderly Americans.… read more here.
Keywords: risk; fracture; wheelchair transfer; elderly americans ... See more keywords
Virtual reality simulator for speeding up research on assisted power wheelchair navigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2017.07.234
Abstract: Objective Some people are prevented from driving a power wheelchair because of cognitive and/or visual impairments. In order to improve their access to mobility, we have developed a driving assistance solution. However, developing and testing… read more here.
Keywords: research; assistance; simulator; power ... See more keywords
The manual wheelchair tilt-rest skill: A cross-sectional survey of awareness and capacity among wheelchair users
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.1145
Abstract: Introduction/Background The tilt-rest skill consists of tipping the wheelchair back and allowing it to rest against a solid object with the wheel locks applied (e.g. for pressure redistribution, neck comfort or hands-free activities). The objective… read more here.
Keywords: rest skill; wheelchair users; skill; tilt rest ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators of integrating the miWe immersive wheelchair simulator as a clinical tool for training powered wheelchair-driving skills
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.194
Abstract: Introduction/Background Training is an essential aspect of power wheelchair (PWC) service delivery, but is often insufficient and inadequate, which can lead to sub-optimal wheelchair driving skills and decreased confidence in one's abilities. Training using a… read more here.
Keywords: pwc; immersive wheelchair; training; driving skills ... See more keywords