The short term influence of rear wheel axle position and training on manual wheelchair propulsion technique in novice able bodied participants during steady state treadmill propulsion, a pilot study.

CONCLUSION: Results suggest similar benefits from training regardless of rear axle position except for power output and peak torque where configuration made a difference. Results suggest the combined effects of optimal configuration with training was most effective, however those receiving training in a non-optimal configuration can still improve. Although it would be premature to direct clinical care based on these findings, clinicians and end users should be alert and sensitive to the interplay of both fit and training when attempting to modify technique. PMID: 30060708 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Assistive Technology - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Assist Technol Source Type: research