The design of a family of parametric anatomically-based compliant buttock models to evaluate wheelchair cushion performance.

The evaluation of wheelchair cushion performance is of interest to a variety of stakeholders, including standards organizations, cushion manufacturers, clinicians, users and payers. The objective of this project was to develop a family of compliant buttock models that are based upon the anatomical parameters of persons with varying body sizes. The models are parametrically designed so can be scaled to evaluate different sized cushions.

Evaluating bottoming-out of bariatric sized wheelchair cushions.

In the United States, wheelchair cushions are classified using HCPCS codes. Cushions classified as Skin Protection cushions are provided for wheelchair users who are at risk of tissue damage. Cushions designed for bariatric users fall into a category of cushions with width of 22 inches or greater.

Procedure to categorize wheelchair cushion performance using compliant buttock models.

Wheelchair cushion prescription often seeks to address tissue integrity in addition to other clinical indicators. Because hundreds of wheelchair cushion models are available, a benefit would result if cushions were classified in a more valid manner to help guide selection by clinicians and users. The objective of this research was to develop an approach to evaluate and classify wheelchair cushion performance with respect to pressure redistribution.

Smartphone Sensor Dataset for Driver Behavior Analysis.

Driving is considered one of the most difficult tasks because the driver is responsible for a variety of other responsibilities in addition to driving. The primary responsibility of a driver should be to properly operate a vehicle while concentrating solely on driving. However, he/she must also complete various secondary jobs at the same time.

Comparing power hitting kinematics between skilled male and female cricket batters.

Organismic, task, and environmental constraints are known to differ between skilled male and female cricket batters during power hitting tasks. Despite these influences, the techniques used in such tasks have only been investigated in male cricket batters. This study compared power hitting kinematics between 15 male and 15 female batters ranging from university to international standard.