Clinical evaluation of seating in persons with complete thoracic spinal cord injury

Alm, M.; Gutierrez, E.; Hultling, C.; Saraste, H.: Clinical evaluation of seating in persons with complete thoracic spinal cord injury. I: Spinal Cord, 2003(41), s. 563-571.Language: Engelsk

Summary: The objective of this study was to describe seating in individuals with complete thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) by using a combination of clinical methods. Methods: Wheelchair specifications were documented. Measurements of posture from photographs in 30 male subjects with complete thoracic SCI, sitting in a relaxed and an upright position on a standardized surface and in a wheelchair were calculated. A comparison was made between positions and seating surfaces. An examiners classification of lower trunk position in wheelchair was compared to subjects evaluations. Conclusion: Current wheelchair specifications and adjustments seem to inhibit a postural correction towards upright sitting and fail to provide sufficient lateral support.

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