Trunk and glenohumeral joint adaptations to manual wheelchair propulsion over a cross-slope: An exploratory study

Both the uphill arm technique and trunk kinematics are important to propel over a cross-slope both efficiently and safely. Accordingly, tips about posture and kinematics are needed to teach this skill to manual wheelchair users. Additionally, as wheelchair positioning seems to influence the cross-slope skill, more research is needed to explore the impact of positioning devices (e.g., lateral supports) and wheelchair modifications (e.g., power assist wheels, handrim projections) on this skill.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research