| Vertical force and wrist deviation angle when using a walker to stand up and sit down. | |
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PMID: 21987922 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Research investigating walkers suggests that safety and assistance for the elderly with weak lower limbs were important. However, the relationship between the use of a walker and the upper limbs has received little investigation. Standing up and sitting down are important daily activities. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore wrist deviation and vertical force among elderly individuals using a walker for assistance to stand up and sit down. In total, 64 elderly volunteers (M age = 80.22, SD = 9.36) were enrolled. Data were obtained from four load cells and a twin-axis wrist goniometer. Wrist deviation and vertical force were examined when participants used a walker with horizontal handles to assist in standing up and sitting down. Significant wrist angle deviation occurred with the use of a walker, with dorsiflexion of the right hand greater than that of the left. Males exerted significantly greater vertical force. In the sitting position, greater ulnar deviation was seen among experienced walker users, whereas during standing, experienced users exhibited greater dorsiflexion. The horizontal handles of most marketed walkers may cause user wrist deviations, suggesting researchers should pursue improvements in walker design. |
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Cherng-Yee Leung; Po-Chan Yeh |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: Perceptual and motor skills Volume: 113 ISSN: 0031-5125 ISO Abbreviation: Percept Mot Skills Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-10-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401131 Medline TA: Percept Mot Skills Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 229-41 Citation Subset: IM |
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Tatung University. leung@ttu.edu.tw |
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