Evaluation of rolling resistance in manual wheelchair wheels and casters using drum-based testing.

CONCLUSIONS: Factors act in a cumulative manner to impact RR and need to be monitored in device design, development, issuance, and maintenance. Implications for Rehabilitation First comprehensive study of MWC RR showing the effects of individual and combined factors. Highlights the direct importance of tire and caster selection. PMID: 32924657 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32924657?dopt=Abstract

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - September 11, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ott J, Wilson-Jene H, Koontz A, Pearlman J Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research