Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study
Study aim: The aim of this study was to determine the optimal angle for maximizing pressure distribution in two types of wheelchairs (tilting and reclining) while using a ROHO cushion, which offers relatively effective pressure distribution.
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doaj-9be3290613eb40509725a25dc1773b682021-10-03T07:42:45ZengSciendoBiomedical Human Kinetics2080-22342021-01-0113112112710.2478/bhk-2021-0015Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot studyChoi Hyunwoo0Lee Heymin1Choi Jeongwon2Moon Jisu3Jeong Juhyang4Joo Dohee5Yoo Ingyu6Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Republic of KoreaStudy aim: The aim of this study was to determine the optimal angle for maximizing pressure distribution in two types of wheelchairs (tilting and reclining) while using a ROHO cushion, which offers relatively effective pressure distribution.https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0015cushionpressure sorewheelchair |
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Choi Hyunwoo Lee Heymin Choi Jeongwon Moon Jisu Jeong Juhyang Joo Dohee Yoo Ingyu Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study Biomedical Human Kinetics cushion pressure sore wheelchair |
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Choi Hyunwoo Lee Heymin Choi Jeongwon Moon Jisu Jeong Juhyang Joo Dohee Yoo Ingyu |
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Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study |
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Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study |
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Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study |
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Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study |
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Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study |
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pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: a pilot study |
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Sciendo |
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Biomedical Human Kinetics |
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2080-2234 |
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2021-01-01 |
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Study aim: The aim of this study was to determine the optimal angle for maximizing pressure distribution in two types of wheelchairs (tilting and reclining) while using a ROHO cushion, which offers relatively effective pressure distribution. |
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cushion pressure sore wheelchair |
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https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0015 |
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