Wheelchair users (WCUs) face high rates of shoulder overuse injuries. As exercise is
recommended to reduce cardiovascular disease prevalent among WCUs, it is becoming …

The aim of this review is to investigate existing and developing technologies assessing
metrics of manual wheelchair propulsion. A scoping review of scientific and gray literature …

Abstract Background The honey bee (Apis mellifera) is an ecologically and economically
important species that provides pollination services to natural and agricultural systems. The …

In wheelchair racing, measuring pushrim kinetics such as propulsion forces and moments is
paramount for improving performance and preventing injuries. However, there is currently …

Featured Application A wheelchair with a planetary gear for adjusting the torque demand to
needs of the operator. The results of the preliminary tests show that the muscular effort of the …

This research aims to investigate the design and manufacturing possibilities of micro-electro-
mechanical devices, specifically accelerometers, utilizing a fused filament fabrication (FFF) …

Introduction Force measurement wheels are essential instruments for analysing manual
wheelchair propulsion. Existing solutions are heavy and bulky, influence propulsion …

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 …

This study with a T-52 class wheelchair racing athlete aimed to combine quantitative
biomechanical measurements to the athlete's perception to design and test different …

Wheelchair racing is one of the most important sports in the Paralympics. The detailed
analysis of all parameters is of great importance to achieve sporting excellence in this …