| Autor: |
Hatchett PE; Research Physical Therapist, Pathokinesiology Laboratory, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, California., Requejo PS, Mulroy SJ, Haubert LL, Eberly VJ, Conners SG |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation [Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil] 2009 Sep 29; Vol. 15 (2), pp. 79-89. |
| DOI: |
10.1310/sci1502-79 |
| Abstrakt: |
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of women with spinal cord injury is increasing, and their unique attributes merit attention, specifically, shoulder strength and community wheelchair propulsion. RESULTS: Shoulder torques were 62%-96% greater in men than women, average daily distance traveled was greater for men, and average speeds were similar. CONCLUSIONS: Community wheelchair propulsion speed was similar between men and women but men were significantly stronger, therefore daily mobility requires a higher relative effort for women's shoulder muscles. This demand may increase susceptibility to fatigue and development of shoulder pain. |
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MEDLINE |
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