The effect of rear wheel camber in manual wheelchair propulsion

DirkJan (H. E. J.) Veeger, L H van der Woude, R H Rozendal

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Abstract

Eight nonimpaired subjects participated in a wheelchair exercise test using a motor-driven treadmill in order to study the effect of rear wheel camber on wheelchair ambulation. The test consisted of four runs with rear wheels in 0, 3, 6, and 9 degrees camber at four speed steps of 2, 3, 4, and 5 km/hr. There were no significant effects upon oxygen cost, heart rate, and mechanical efficiency. The kinematic parameters of push time, push angle, and abduction showed differences between 3 and 6 degrees camber. The relationship between the findings, using surface EMG results for six shoulder muscles, is discussed. For one subject, data were extended to study the angular velocities of shoulder and elbow.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-46
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
Volume26
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Locomotion
  • Sports
  • Wheelchairs

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