An investigation into the effectiveness of a novel wheelchair seat-cover assembly for the reduction of forces exerted onto the buttocks.

Conclusion: These results suggested that the shear force exerted onto the buttocks may to be decreased by using novel seat-cover assembly.Implications for rehabilitationIt is possible to decrease the fluctuations in the shear force by moving the body up and down according the novel seat-cover assembly attached the back-support incline.Disabled, older individuals can be provided with a comfortable life on a reclining wheelchair while preventing decubitus ulcers.
PMID: 32552176 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - June 17, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kobara K, Takahashi H, Nagata Y, Osaka H, Suehiro T, Fujita D Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research