Title of article
Review Paper: Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals
Author/Authors
Ebrahimi ، Ali نويسنده Undergraduate Student, Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. , , Kazemi، Alireza نويسنده Education Development Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , , Ebrahimi، Azin نويسنده Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Ebrahimi, Azin
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 29 سال 2016
Pages
8
From page
85
To page
92
Abstract
Encouraging an active lifestyle is an essential part of successful rehabilitation programs, and the link between physical activity and quality of life (QOL) is well established among patients with mobility disorders. Biomechanical aspects of wheelchair design play an important role in physical activity and social participation of disabled individuals. This review focuses on key biomechanical features of wheeled mobility devices including propulsion methods, overuse injuries, assistive technologies, prevention of pressure ulcers, and tire and frame design. We briefly review the role of design modifications in increasing the physical activity and improvement of QOL among wheelchair-bound adults.
Journal title
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal (IRJ)
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal (IRJ)
Record number
2396562
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