Upper Extremity Tracking for Manual Wheelchair Users
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Upper Extremity Injuries in Manual Wheelchair Use:
Individuals with spinal cord injury often rely heavily on manual wheelchairs for mobility and daily functioning.
Repetitive upper extremity movements can lead to rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome in manual wheelchair users.
Clinical Guidelines
Minimize push rim force
Increase push angle
Decrease push cadence
Increase push loop height
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