Upper extremity biomechanical model for evaluation of pediatric joint demands during wheelchair mobility.
Current methods for evaluating upper extremity (UE) dynamics during pediatric wheelchair use are limited. We propose a new model to characterize UE joint kinematics and kinetics during pediatric wheelchair mobility. The bilateral model is comprised of the thorax, clavicle, scapula, upper arm, forearm, and hand segments. The modeled joints include: sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, glenohumeral, elbow and wrist. The model is complete and is currently undergoing pilot studies for clinical application. Results may provide considerable quantitative insight into pediatric UE joint dynamics to improve wheelchair prescription, training and long term care of children with orthopaedic disabilities.
Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Engineering Center-OREC, Marquette University-MU and the Medical College of Wisconsin-MCW, Milwaukee, WI, USA. AlyssaPaul18@gmail.com
Alyssa J
AJ
Paul
Brooke A
BA
Slavens
Adam
A
Graf
Joseph
J
Krzak
Lawrence
L
Vogel
Gerald F
GF
Harris
D002648:Child; D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000502:physiology*; D008328:Man-Machine Systems; D008954:Models, Biological; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000295:instrumentation; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000502:physiology*; D014910:Wheelchairs