Subjective Perception of Individuals with Physical Disabilities Regarding Exercise Equipment Use

Lee, Song Yi; Lee, Jung Ah; Chung, Hee Jung; Kim, Hyun‐Jin; Kim, Yu Cheon; Kim, Hogene

doi:10.1177/00469580211010429

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“…People after spinal injury often encounter numerous barriers preventing them, or making it impossible, to become involved in physical activity and an active social life. They are related to costs of travelling to the training site, sports activities and architectural barriers [36][37][38][39][40][41][42]. Due to these problems, persons after spinal cord injuries often decline to take up physical activity.…”

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The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Functional Status of Subjects with High Spinal Cord Injury

Szeliga

Brzozowska-Magoń

Borys

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Background. Spinal cord injuries are one of disability in Poland and in the world. Methods: 80 subjects with a transverse injury of the cervical spinal cord were enrolled in the study. The study group included men aged 20–50, 33.1 ± 7.5. A total of 40 (50%) of the subjects comprised the physically active group (AG)—subjects doing wheelchair sport twice a week for 90 min a day. The physically inactive group (IG) comprised 40 (50%) subjects who had not participated in any sports activities. Statistical analyses were carried out using Shapiro-Wilk W-test and Mann-Whitney U test. Results. Significant differences were found between the physically active and inactive men with regard to their functionality status. The biggest differences were found for turning over (p < 0.001) and in adopting a sitting position (p < 0.001). Persons in the AG group had better results in all assessed activities. The biggest differences were observed in the field of toilet and dressing up: tooth-brushing p < 0.007 and washing the top part of the body p < 0.002. Conclusions. People participating in regular physical activity–wheelchair rugby–after spinal cord injury have a better relationship with better fitness, greater independence and a better functional status.

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confidence: 99%

The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Functional Status of Subjects with High Spinal Cord Injury

Szeliga

Brzozowska-Magoń

Borys

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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“…The high proportion of people with a disability compared to the total population illuminates the various needs of the disabled population in society. Furthermore, the participation rate of people with a disability in daily sports is rapidly increasing; consequently, the demand for new welfare and sports equipment for this group is increasing [ 2 ].…”

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Development of Aerobic Exercise Equipment Using Universal Design: Treadmill and Arm Ergometer

Byun

2022

Healthcare

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Exercise products based on universal design, which reduce restrictions on the exercise environment and ensure convenience and safe use, are beneficial for people with a disability; however, the current universal design only considers the preferences of the general population, which is not suitable for the disabled population. This results in the exclusivity of the sports facilities and supplies for people with a disability. Consequently, we explored the components of universal design and product satisfaction by considering users with disabilities and proposed the direction for designing extended universal exercise equipment that is suitable for them. Specifically, this study focuses on developing exercise equipment for people with a disability. Based on the results from the evaluation of acceptance and satisfaction of universal sports products for people with a disability using design thinking, we suggest the following. First, it is necessary to consider safety devices for exercise products. Second, the user interface should be improved in terms of convenience. Third, the ergonomic instrument design should be improved. Finally, the instrument design should be centered on user convenience.

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“…Several barriers are associated with physical activity adherence in wheelchair users, including lack of accessible facilities and adaptive exercise modalities, limited one-on-one support from health professionals due to high expenses, safety considerations, secondary health conditions and inability to tailor exercise to accommodate the individual needs and the varied levels of physical condition of wheelchair users [7][8][9]. With these concerns in mind, novel specialized exercise modalities easily accessible at home, in local rehabilitation centers and fitness facilities, may contribute to increased enjoyment and motivation to exercise in wheelchair users.…”

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Development and Usability of a Prototype Upper Extremities Lever-Driven Exercise System

Tsatalas

Bellis

Karampina

et al. 2022

BioMed

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The purpose of this paper is to present the design, construction, and technical aspects of a prototype upper extremities lever-driven exercise system, called FIT-WHEEL (Functional and Intelligent Training system for WHEELchair users), as well as the preliminary experimental measurements conducted to test the device’s usability in healthy individuals. FIT-WHEEL was developed to provide a training modality that combines the known benefits of eccentric exercise and lever-propelled wheelchairs. Eleven healthy male participants performed, seven days apart, a moderate intensity concentric and eccentric exercise protocol on FIT-WHEEL consisting of 30 trials of both upper extremities at 30% of peak concentric and peak eccentric force, respectively. At the end of each exercise bout, participants completed a number of valid and reliable instruments examining attitudes, intention and enjoyment during concentric or eccentric exercise on the FIT-WHEEL system as well as the usability of the two exercise protocols on the novel lever-driven exercise system. Statistical analyses revealed high scores in all the examined parameters (attitudes, intention, enjoyment, and usability) in both eccentric and concentric exercise protocols, without any significant differences emerging between them. Moreover, total mechanical work during eccentric exercise was 18.3% higher compared to concentric exercise performed on the FIT-WHEEL training system (p = 0.001). The preliminary experimental results discussed serve as an initial step to implement lever-driven eccentric exercise in wheelchair dependent populations in the future and evaluate the potential long-term benefits and limitations.

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Subjective Perception of Individuals with Physical Disabilities Regarding Exercise Equipment Use

Cited by 3 publications

References 29 publications

The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Functional Status of Subjects with High Spinal Cord Injury

The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Functional Status of Subjects with High Spinal Cord Injury

Development of Aerobic Exercise Equipment Using Universal Design: Treadmill and Arm Ergometer

Development and Usability of a Prototype Upper Extremities Lever-Driven Exercise System

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