The influence of axle position and the use of accessories on the activity of upper limb muscles during manual wheelchair propulsion.

Guilherme da Silva BertolacciniIdinei Francisco Pires de Carvalho FilhoGustavo ChristofolettiLuis Carlos PaschoarelliFausto Orsi Medola

Published in: International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE (2017)

Changes in wheelchair configuration can influence the ergonomics of manual wheelchair propulsion. Reducing the biomechanical loads may benefit users' mobility, independence and social participation.

Keyphrases

upper limb
healthcare
mental health
physical activity
finite element