Postural support devices in reducing shear force applied to buttocks in individuals using reclining wheelchair

DOI
  • NAGATA Yasuyuki
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare
  • KOBARA Kenichi
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare
  • FUJITA Daisuke
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare

Bibliographic Information

Other Title
  • リクライニング機能を有する車椅子使用時の殿部ずれ力軽減を目的とした姿勢保持部品使用の検討

Abstract

<p>  This study aimed to verify whether the use of pelvic and thigh belts, two postural support devices, in individuals using reclining wheelchairs can address the issue of shear force applied to buttocks. Sixteen healthy adults (20.9 ± 1.5 years old) were enrolled, and a shear force measuring device (Vicair B.V., AX Wormer, The Netherlands) was used to measure the shear force of the buttocks. There were two experimental conditions: pelvic belt and thigh belt conditions. Shear force measurements were performed during the return to an upright position (RUP) from a starting position in which the back support was reclined. The initial upright position (IUP) was 10 degrees vertical from the original position. As a result, the shear force applied to buttocks in the IUP showed a significantly lower value in the thigh belt condition when compared to the pelvic belt condition; however, no significant difference was observed between the two conditions in the RUP.</p>

Journal

  • Rehabilitation Engineering

    Rehabilitation Engineering 38 (3), 174-180, 2023-08-01

    Rehabilitation Engineering Society of JAPAN (RESJA)

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Details 詳細情報について

  • CRID
    1390015653820881920
  • DOI
    10.24691/resja.38.3_174
  • ISSN
    2433748X
    13423444
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
  • Abstract License Flag
    Disallowed

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