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Patricia Hatchett, Sara Mulroy, Lisa Haubert, Valerie Eberly, Sandy Conners |
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Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation; Sep2009, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p79-89, 11p |
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Background: The prevalence of women with spinal cord injury is increasing, and their unique attributes, specifically shoulder strength and community wheelchair propulsion, merit attention. Results: Shoulder torques were 62%â96% 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 womenâs shoulder muscles. This demand may increase susceptibility to fatigue and development of shoulder pain in women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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