Manual wheelchair (MWC) propulsion can expose the user to significant vibration. Human
body exposure to certain vibrations can be detrimental to health, and a source of discomfort …

Many people with mobility disabilities (PwMD) rely on public transit to access crucial
resources and maintain social interactions. However, they face higher barriers to accessing …

Background: Due to the ageing population and higher prevalence of individuals living with
physical disabilities, there is a critical need for inclusive practices when designing …

The aim of this study is to develop a system to assist in diagnosing individuals with reduced
mobility. Specifically, the posture of wheelchair users, which is closely related to their …

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate whole-body vibration (WBV) exposure to
wheelchair (WC) users in their communities and to determine the effect of WC frame type …

Wheelchair propulsion exposes the user to a high risk of shoulder injury and to whole‐body
vibration that exceeds recommendations of ISO 2631‐1: 1997. Reducing the mechanical …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to develop an electronic solution to effectively lock
swivelling wheel steering positions to driver‐control. Simple and affordable systems are …

To reach a destination within the community, it is crucial that wheelchair users possess the
ability to plan, execute, and acquire knowledge of routes in a safe and efficient manner …

Background Suspension systems are designed to reduce shock and vibration exposure. An
aftermarket rear-wheel suspension system is now available for manual tilt-in-space …

Whole-body shocks and vibrations experienced during manual wheelchair use can
decrease an individual's comfort, increase the rate of fatigue, result in injury, and …