The influence of gender on shoulder kinematics and head-hip technique during non-level transfers in full-time wheelchair users

Manual wheelchair users use unique kinematic requirements when using the head-hip during level and non-level transfers. Women may be at decreased risk of chronic shoulder pain due to a greater use of the head-hip technique during non-level transfers. Nonetheless, more research that integrates kinetics and strength assessments during non-level transfer biomechanical analyses is needed to better understand technical requirements of non-level transfers in manual wheelchair users.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research