Clinical features of children and adults with a muscular dystrophy using powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs: disease features, comorbidities and complications of disability

Abstract

Muscular dystrophy users were prescribed electric powered indoor/outdoor chairs with many additional features reflecting the consequences of profound muscle weakness. In addition to facilitating independence and participation, electric powered indoor/outdoor chairs have major therapeutic benefits. Implications for rehabilitation Powered wheelchairs have therapeutic benefits in managing muscular dystrophy pain and weakness. The use of specialized seating needs careful consideration in supporting progressive muscle weakness and the management of scoliosis. Pain, discomfort, pressure risk, and muscle fatigue may be reduced by use of tilt-in-space.

Vibration Characteristics Analysis of Convalescent‐Wheelchair Robots Equipped with Dynamic Absorbers

“…When a wheelchair robot runs on the random road, its vibration caused by the road irregularity is inevitable. e harmful vibration produces adverse effects for the wheelchair and its users [3][4][5].…”

Effect of Rear Wheel Suspension on Tilt‐in‐Space Wheelchair Shock and Vibration Attenuation

“…Poor posture; improper hip, knee, and elbow alignment; and improper support causes spinal deformities, abnormal pelvic tilts, and decreases in range of motion, potentially causing discomfort and pain [24]. Although poor posture can cause secondary health conditions, many tilt‐in‐space wheelchair users already have significant musculoskeletal deformities, pain, and discomfort caused by the disease (ie, muscular dystrophy) [25]. Therefore, users of tilt‐in‐space wheelchairs may not achieve the 90° posture of the hip, knee, and elbow to facilitate proper alignment.…”

The Relationship Between Scoliosis and Wheelchair Use In Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

“…Franko ve ark. (34) , akülü tekerlekli sandalye kullanan 65 muskuler distrofili hastadaki (40 DMD, 22 MD, 3 diğer) çalışmalarında sırt ağrısı, skolyoz, kardiomyopati, solunum yetmezliği, ödemin dikkat çeken klinik bulgular olduğunu bildirdiler. Akülü sandalyelerin bağımsızlığı ve sosyal katılımı arttırıp, yorgunluğu azalttığını vurguladılar.…”