Title :
A comparison of the dynamic and static stability of power wheelchairs versus scooters
Author :
Rentschler, Andrew J. ; Cooper, Rory A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Rehabilitation Sci. & Technol., Pittsburgh Univ., PA, USA
Abstract :
Currently, there are various different types of power wheelchairs and scooters available to consumers. Static and dynamic stability are two of the most important safety issues associated with powered mobility. This study determined the stability of 15 different power wheelchairs/scooters. Significant differences were found between the wheelchairs and scooters during both static and dynamic stability
Keywords :
handicapped aids; mechanical stability; safety; disabled people; dynamic stability; power wheelchairs; powered mobility; safety issues; scooters; static stability; Motorcycles; Stability; Wheelchairs;
Conference_Titel :
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5674-8
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.802691
