Physical Therapy Korea (한국전문물리치료학회지)
- Volume 12 Issue 4
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- Pages.26-32
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- 2005
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- 1225-8962(pISSN)
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- 2287-982X(eISSN)
Respiration Rate and Oxygen Intake by Change of Wheelchair Backrest Angle
- Chae, Soo-Young (Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
- Kwon, Hyuk-Cheol (Dept. of Rehabilitation Technology, Daegu University) ;
- Jeong, Dong-Hoon (Dept. of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, Nazarene University) ;
- Kong, Jin-Yong (Dept. of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, Nazarene University) ;
- Koo, Hyun-Mo (Rehabilitation Technology Center, Nazarene University)
- Received : 2005.10.14
- Accepted : 2005.11.07
- Published : 2005.11.19
Abstract
This study was purposed to provide basic information on the correct application of a wheelchair's backrest angle by investigating the change in cardiopulmonary function according to backrest angle during propulsion. This study examined the effects of the wheelchair's backrest angle on the cardiopulmonary function by varying the angle to