| Theoretical optimization of usage of four-wheeled walker and body posture of elderly users for comfortable steady walking. | |
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PMID: 19163720 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Usage of a four-wheeled walker and body posture of elderly users is optimized by a two-dimensional statics model for comfortable steady walking. Analytical results suggest that fundamentals of body posture for comfortable walking should be as upright as possible. However, usage of the walker varies with exercise capabilities of elderly users. Users with high capabilities should use a higher handgrip for maintaining upright posture. Stooping users with low capabilities should use a lower handgrip, should maintain an erect trunk as much as possible, and should push the handgrip downward by leaning their upper body on the walker. |
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Authors:
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Masato Takanokura |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Conference Volume: 2008 ISSN: 1557-170X ISO Abbreviation: Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-16 Completed Date: 2009-05-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101243413 Medline TA: Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 4519-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Information Systems Creation, Kanagawa University, Yokohama, Japan. takanokura@is.kanagawa-u.ac.jp |
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Aged Equipment Design Equipment Safety Female Friction Humans Male Models, Theoretical Movement Disorders / rehabilitation* Physical Therapy Modalities Postural Balance Posture Stress, Mechanical Walkers / adverse effects, classification* Walking* |
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