Influence of chair seat forward tilt angle on upper limb dexterity improvement in seated tasks: a pilot study.

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the influence of seat-forward tilt angles on improving upper limb dexterity in seated tasks and to contribute to the development of seating strategies. [Participants and Methods] Seventeen healthy men (age, 20.0 ± 0.

Effectiveness of knee pad as an additional device for wheelchairs in improving upper-limb dexterity during seated tasks: a pilot study.

[Purpose] This study aimed to examine how supporting the knee from the front with a knee pad affected upper-limb dexterity while sitting. [Participants and Methods] A total of 14 healthy adult males were included in the study. As a measure of upper-limb dexterity, the number of pins was counted when the Purdue pegboard test was performed for 60 seconds.