Manual Wheelchair Configuration in Unilateral Upper- and Lower-Extremity Propulsion: A Randomized Crossover Study to Assess Effects of Rear Wheel Axle Position and Frame Type.

Objective: To evaluate independence and exertion when using a lightweight wheelchair in comparison with ultra-lightweight wheelchairs (rigid and folding) for individuals with brain injury using a hemipropulsion technique.

Design: Randomized cross-over.

Setting: Rehabilitation hospital.

Wheelchair backs that support the spinal curves: Assessing postural and functional changes.

To compare outcomes using a wheelchair back designed to support the natural seated spinal curves versus an upholstered back that promotes posterior pelvic tilt and thoracolumbar kyphosis. Cross-over intervention. Two free-standing spinal cord injury (SCI) model system hospitals.

Initial Outcomes from a Multicenter Study Utilizing the Indego Powered Exoskeleton in Spinal Cord Injury.

To assess safety and mobility outcomes utilizing the Indego powered exoskeleton in indoor and outdoor walking conditions with individuals previously diagnosed with a spinal cord injury (SCI). We conducted a multicenter prospective observational cohort study in outpatient clinics associated with 5 rehabilitation hospitals. A convenience sample of nonambulatory individuals with SCI ( = 32) completed an 8-week training protocol consisting of walking training 3 times per week utilizing the Indego powered exoskeleton in indoor and outdoor conditions.