The shoulder achieves a wide spectrum of motion, and in a subset of patients, including
those who use manual wheelchairs and upper extremity walking aids, the shoulder also …

Study design Systematic review and meta-analysis Objectives The objective was to
summarise prior research regarding the efficacy of active physiotherapy interventions and …

Background Shoulder joint pain is a frequent secondary complaint for people following
spinal cord injury (SCI). Objective The purpose of this study was to determine predictors of …

Background People living with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) experience motor, sensory and
autonomic impairments that cause musculoskeletal disorders following the injury and that …

Abstract Objectives To refine the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI 2.0), develop a
training program for the TAI, and analyze the basic psychometric properties of the TAI 3.0 …

Transfers are one of the most physically demanding wheelchair activities. The purpose of
this study was to determine if using proper transfer skills as measured by the Transfer …

The performance of sitting pivot transfers (SPTs) is demanding for the upper limbs (ULs) in
individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Recent biomechanical research has contributed to …

Lower extremity powered exoskeletons with crutch support can provide upright mobility to
persons with complete spinal cord injury (SCI); however, crutch use for balance and weight …

Purpose. The aim of this study is to describe the robotic assisted transfer device (RATD) and
an initial focus group evaluation by end users. The purpose of the device is to aid in the …

Introduction Shoulder pain in spinal cord injury (SCI) is common due to the repetition of the
wheelchair propulsion and the increased intra-articular pressure during transfers. Known …