EMG-based evaluation of a detachable two-way propulsion system for manual wheelchairs: rehabilitative effects in older adults with spinal cord injury
<b>Discussion</b>: The findings show that the pulling method effectively engages key posterior muscles while reducing reliance on anterior muscles. This redistribution of muscular workload suggests that the pulling method may help alleviate shoulder muscle imbalance and pain commonly experienced by older adults with SCI who rely on manual wheelchairs for daily mobility.
Authors
- Eunchae Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8320-2043)
- Dongheon Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8952-1547)
- Seon-Deok Eun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9500-2647)
- Jiyoung Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0399-7083)
- Soonbeom Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6379-4869)
Institutions
- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (TZ)
- Ministry of Health and Welfare (KR)
- WonKwang Health Science University (KR)
- National Rehabilitation Center (KR)
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (BD)
- Wonkwang University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2601732
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00