Postural alignment in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy using a bimanual interface for powered wheelchair control.

Authors

  • Wen-Yu Liu
  • Fang-Jie Chen
  • Yang-Hua Lin
  • Chung-Hsien Kuo
  • Hen-Yu Lien
  • Yu-Jhih Yu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1233

Keywords:

cerebral palsy, wheelchair, posture, powered mobility.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine postural alignment in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy while driving a powered wheelchair using both a unilateral joystick and an innovative bimanual interface. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS: A total of 20 children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (mean age 9.0 years (standard deviation 2.1)

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Published

2013-10-14

How to Cite

Liu, W.-Y., Chen, F.-J., Lin, Y.-H., Kuo, C.-H., Lien, H.-Y., & Yu, Y.-J. (2013). Postural alignment in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy using a bimanual interface for powered wheelchair control. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46(1), 39–44. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1233

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Original Report