Manual wheelchair downhill stability: an analysis of factors affecting tip probability

Manual wheelchair downhill stability: an analysis of factors affecting tip probability

Abstract Background For people who use manual wheelchairs, tips and falls can result in serious injuries including bone fractures, concussions, and traumatic brain injury. We aimed to characterize how wheelchair configuration changes (including on-the-fly adjustments), user variables, and usage cond...

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Main Authors: Louise Thomas, Jaimie Borisoff, Carolyn J. Sparrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Wheelchair stability
Mobility devices
Rigid body dynamics
Simulation
Motion capture
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0450-3

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