Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals

Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals Publisher

Ebrahimi A¹ ; Kazemi A² ; Ebrahimi A¹

Source: Iranian Rehabilitation Journal Published:2016

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.

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MLA	Ebrahimi A, Kazemi A, Ebrahimi A. "Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals." Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, vol. 14, no. 2, 2016, pp. 85-92.
APA	Ebrahimi A, Kazemi A, Ebrahimi A (2016). Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, 14(2), 85-92.
Chicago	Ebrahimi A, Kazemi A, Ebrahimi A. "Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals." Iranian Rehabilitation Journal 14, no. 2 (2016): 85-92.
Harvard	Ebrahimi A, Kazemi A, Ebrahimi A (2016) 'Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals', Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, 14(2), pp. 85-92.
Vancouver	Ebrahimi A, Kazemi A, Ebrahimi A. Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2016;14(2):85-92.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Ebrahimi A and Kazemi A and Ebrahimi A}, title = {Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals}, journal = {Iranian Rehabilitation Journal}, volume = {14}, number = {2}, pages = {85-92}, year = {2016} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Ebrahimi A AU - Kazemi A AU - Ebrahimi A TI - Wheelchair Design and Its Influence on Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Disabled Individuals JO - Iranian Rehabilitation Journal VL - 14 IS - 2 SP - 85 EP - 92 PY - 2016 ER -

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