Title |
Early motor learning changes in upper-limb dynamics and shoulder complex loading during handrim wheelchair propulsion
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Published in |
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, January 2015
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DOI | 10.1186/s12984-015-0017-5 |
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Authors |
Riemer J K Vegter, Johanneke Hartog, Sonja de Groot, Claudine J Lamoth, Michel J Bekker, Jan W van der Scheer, Lucas H V van der Woude, Dirkjan H E J Veeger |
Abstract |
To propel in an energy-efficient manner, handrim wheelchair users must learn to control the bimanually applied forces onto the rims, preserving both speed and direction of locomotion. Previous studies have found an increase in mechanical efficiency due to motor learning associated with changes in propulsion technique, but it is unclear in what way the propulsion technique impacts the load on the shoulder complex. The purpose of this study was to evaluate mechanical efficiency, propulsion technique and load on the shoulder complex during the initial stage of motor learning. |
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