Biomechanical Characteristics of Hand Rim Contact Orientation During Wheelchair Propulsion: A Literature Review

표준형 휠체어 추진시 휠손잡이 촉수위치 특성에 관한 연구

  • Kwon, Hyuk-Cheol (Dept. of Rehabilitation Technology, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Kong, Jin-Yong (Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University)
  • 권혁철 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 재활과학과) ;
  • 공진용 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 재활과학전공)
  • Published : 2002.05.21

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with a pertinent information and research trends of biomechanics in wheelchair propulsion. Biomechanical studies for wheelchair propulsion mainly focus on the most suitable propulsion performance and methods for preventing upper extremity injuries. Recent issues have concentrated on wheelchair propulsion style and cycle mainly because of the high prevalence of repetitive strain injuries in the upper extremely such as shoulder impingement and carpel tunnel syndrome. Optimizing wheelchair propulsion performances as well as medical reflections are presented throughout the review. Information on the underlying musculoskeletal mechanisms of wheelchair propulsion has been introduced through a combination of data collection under experimental conditions and a more fundamental mathematical modelling approach. Through a synchronized analysis of the movement pattern and muscular activity pattern, insight has been gained in the wheelchair propulsion dynamics of people with a different level of disability (various level of physical activity and functional potential). Through mathematical modelling simulation, and optimization (minimizing injury and maximizing performance), underlying musculoskeletal mechanisms during Wheelchair propulsion is investigated.

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