An important performance determinant in wheelchair sports is the power exchanged
between the athlete-wheelchair combination and the environment, in short, mechanical …

Manual wheelchair users (MWUs) are prone to a sedentary life that can negatively affect
their physical and cardiovascular health, making regular assessment important to identify …

Background: Wheelchair positioning systems can prevent postural deficits and pressure
injuries. However, a more effective professional follow-up is needed to assess and monitor …

Manual wheelchair users (MWUs) frequently report shoulder problems and have a three-
times-higher likelihood of rotator cuff pathology compared to able-bodied individuals …

Despite researchers having extensively studied various ways to track body pose on-the-go,
most prior work does not take into account wheelchair users, leading to poor tracking …

Wheelchair propulsion and actuation are influenced by the moving masses of the
wheelchair user; however, the extent of this effect is still unclear. The main evidence of this …

The cardiovascular health of manual wheelchair users impacts their quality of life and
function. A commonly used method to assess cardiovascular fitness and functional …

Manual wheelchairs are an essential device for many people to actively participate in daily
life, but the high prevalence of upper limb (UL) pain and injury that increases with time …

Electric wheelchairs are becoming essential for enhancing mobility and communal
connectivity for individuals with physical disabilities. In designing such assistive technology …

This thesis discusses the potential of the RHIDE system, a device designed to measure in-
field wheelchair handrim push characteristics. The research question is if the RHIDE can …