Abstract
Four types of wheelchair available in India were evaluated from physiological, anthropometric and biomechanical points of view. None of the wheelchairs had a seat designed to provide comfort to the majority of disabled users. The diameter of the castor wheels in one type of wheelchair was found to be more suitable for overcoming the more common obstacles in buildings and net oxygen cost of this type was found to be much lower than the others. Propulsion of all the wheelchairs consumed more than 50% of the VO 2 max of the disabled persons. The space allowed between the hand rim and the wheel was not adequate in any of the designs for comfortable and efficient propulsion. From the present evaluation it was concluded that although one type of wheelchair was preferable amongst the four examined, it still needed several modifications.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
