Objectives To evaluate the literature on the effectiveness of bed and wheelchair positioning
and repositioning in the prevention of pressure ulcers (PUs) in both the spinal cord injury …

A comprehensive approach to complex challenges Here's the foundational knowledge,
skills, and understanding physical therapists need to develop and implement rehabilitation …

Study Design. The seat and back contact force, pressure distribution, lumbar lordosis, and
low back muscle activities associated with a new seat design with adjustable ischial support …

This document, approved by the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society
of North America (RESNA) Board of Directors on April 23, 2008, describes typical clinical …

Objective To investigate the effectiveness and interactions of 2 methods of pressure ulcer
prevention, wheelchair cushions and pressure relief maneuvers, on interface pressure (IP) …

Objectives Compare three commercially available postural systems to determine the best for
treatment of patients suffering from spinal cord injury lesion below the cervical spine. Design …

This study examined the usage of powered seating functions, including tilt-in-space,
backrest recline, and seat elevation, among a group of wheelchair users during their typical …

Background Low back pain (LBP) is a major problem for office workers. Individuals adopting
poor postures during prolonged sitting have a considerably increased risk of experiencing …

This study was undertaken to investigate the effect of system tilt and back recline angles on
sliding and pressure distribution of seated subjects. Ten able-bodied subjects adopted …

This paper describes the effect of applied pressure on soft tissue and its possible role in the
development of pressure ulcers. It concentrates on the quantification of the applied pressure …