Upper limb kinetic analysis of three sitting pivot wheelchair transfer techniques
Upper limb kinetic analysis of three sitting pivot wheelchair transfer techniques
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DOI:
10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.05.005
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发表时间:
2011-11-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Boninger, Michael L.
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作者:
Koontz, Alicia M.;Kankipati, Padmaja;Boninger, Michael L.
Background: The objective of this study was to investigate differences in shoulder, elbow and hand kinetics while performing three different SPTs that varied in terms of hand and trunk positioning.Methods: Fourteen unimpaired individuals (8 male and 6 female) performed three variations of sitting pivot transfers in a random order from a wheelchair to a level tub bench. Two transfers involved a forward flexed trunk (head-hips technique) and the third with the trunk remaining upright. The two transfers involving a head hips technique were performed with two different leading hand initial positions. Motion analysis equipment recorded upper body movements and force sensors recorded hand reaction forces. Shoulder and elbow joint and hand kinetics were computed for the lift phase of the transfer.Findings: Transferring using either of the head hips techniques compared to the trunk upright style of transferring resulted in reduced superior forces at the shoulder (P