Effects of Wheelchair Seat Sagging on Seat Interface Pressure and Shear, and Its Relationship with Changes in Sitting Posture

Effects of Wheelchair Seat Sagging on Seat Interface Pressure and Shear, and Its Relationship with Changes in Sitting Posture

<b>Objectives</b>: Wheelchair seat sagging is hypothesized to increase pressure and shear forces, potentially leading to pressure injuries. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of correcting wheelchair seat sagging on ischial pressure, shear force, and posture in a popula...

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Main Authors: Kiyo Sasaki, Yoshiyuki Yoshikawa, Kyoko Nagayoshi, Kodai Yamazaki, Kenta Nagai, Koji Ikeda, Yasutomo Jono, Noriaki Maeshige
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Biomechanics
Subjects:
pressure ulcer
wheelchairs
seating
posture
biomechanics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7078/5/2/41
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