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Biomechanics of sitting pivot transfers among individuals with a spinal cord injury: A review of the current knowledge

Gagnon, D and Koontz, A and Mulroy, S and Nawoczenski, D and Butler-Forslund, E and Granstrom, A and Nadeau, S and Boninger, M (2009) Biomechanics of sitting pivot transfers among individuals with a spinal cord injury: A review of the current knowledge. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 15 (2). 33 - 58. ISSN 1082-0744

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Abstract

The performance of sitting pivot transfers (SPTs) is demanding for the upper limbs (ULs) in individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Recent biomechanical research has contributed to greater insight in the performance of SPT tasks. This article highlights the current knowledge on the biomechanics of SPTs among individuals with SCI, especially among those with paraplegia. Current clinical practice recommendations related to SPTs are reviewed along with suggested revisions and additions based on recent evidence. Suggestions for optimizing SPT performance, while simultaneously minimizing UL risk exposure, are proposed. Last, research opportunities related to the performance of SPTs among individuals with SCI are addressed. © 2009 Thomas Land Publishers, Inc.

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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Gagnon, D
Koontz, Aakoontz@pitt.eduAKOONTZ
Mulroy, S
Nawoczenski, D
Butler-Forslund, E
Granstrom, A
Nadeau, S
Boninger, Mboninger@pitt.eduBONINGER
Centers: Other Centers, Institutes, Offices, or Units > Human Engineering Research Laboratories
Date: 1 September 2009
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Volume: 15
Number: 2
Page Range: 33 - 58
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1310/sci1502-33
Schools and Programs: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences > Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Refereed: Yes
ISSN: 1082-0744
Article Type: Review
Date Deposited: 15 Oct 2012 14:18
Last Modified: 02 Feb 2019 16:56
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/15779

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