Department of Occupational Therapy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Graduate Institute of Occupational Therapy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
ABSTRACT
Standing wheelchairs provide an effective means to counterbalance many of the negative effects of stationary sitting. However, little has investigated the kinematic and kinetic profile of low extremities during passive standing. The aim of the study was to measure the kinematic, and kinetic variables during passive standing while utilizing a standing wheelchair. The results showed that certain degrees of hip/knee joint motion are necessary for a user. Up to one-fifth of body weight could put on the knee, and large portion of body weight would transferred to the ankle joint during passive standing. These findings suggested some contraindications and precautions for a standing wheelchair user
KEYWORDS
Stand-up; Wheelchairs; Spinal Cord Injuries; Kneepad
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This study was partially funded by the National Science Council, Taiwan (NSC 98-2320-B-037-006-MY3 ), Comfort Orthopedic Co. Ltd lent a standing wheelchair for testing.
Author Contact Information:
Yu-Sheng Yang, PhD, Department of Occupational Therapy, Kaohsiung Medical University
100, Shi-chuan 1st Rd., Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C., Office Phone 886-7-312-1101 ext. 2655 EMAIL: yusheng@kmu.edu.tw
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