Sitting pressure during wheelchair propulsion and handcycling: effects of backrest angle, movement intensity and cushion type
<b>Conclusion:</b> Overall, sitting pressure was higher in the handcycle compared to the daily wheelchair. For handcyclists using an upright position, it is recommended to use a cushion designed to redistribute pressure, thereby reducing internal tissue pressure and shear.
Authors
- Thomas W. J. Janssen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6762-131X)
- Ludwine van Orsouw
- Ingrid Kouwijzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1012-3509)
- Sonja de Groot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8463-2563)
- Thom Snoek
- Annelaura Haarler
Institutions
- Reade (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2024-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2024.2434912
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00