Instruments and techniques for the analysis of wheelchair propulsion and upper extremity involvement in patients with spinal cord injuries: current concept review.
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The correct functionality of the upper limbs is an essential condition for the autonomy of people with disabilities, especially for those in wheelchair. In this review we focused on the biomechanics of wheelchair propulsion and we described the instrumental analysis of techniques for the acquisition of wheelchair propulsion.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Muscles, ligaments and tendons journal
دوره 3 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013