The Influence of Axle Position and the Use of Accessories on the Activity of Upper Limbs Muscles during Manual Wheelchair Propulsion.

CONCLUSION: Changes in the wheelchair configuration can influence the ergonomics of manual wheelchair propulsion. Reducing the biomechanical loads may benefit users' mobility, independence and social participation. PMID: 28278008 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Int J Occup Saf Ergon Source Type: research