Evaluation of physical load of hand-rim wheelchair propulsion on barrier-free model courses

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of sidewalk developments on the physical load of hand-rim wheelchair propulsion using a barrier-free model course. Non-wheelchair users performed wheelchair exercise tests and R–R interval time, discomfort rating, and postural changes of seating were m...

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Main Author: Hiroshi Ikeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-07-01
Series:IATSS Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0386111210000026