Effects of adjustments to wheelchair seat to back support angle on head, neck, and shoulder postures in subjects with cerebral palsy.
A wheelchair is usually a source of mobility for people with moderate to severe cerebral palsy, who are unable to walk. They spend long periods of time sitting in their wheelchair, which can affect their head and neck alignment. Opening the seat to back support angle of the wheelchair can modify rea...
| Publicado en: | Assistive Technology Vol. 33; no. 6; pp. 326 - 333 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2021
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