Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 87, Issue 4 , Pages 510-515 , April 2006

The Effect of Visual Biofeedback on the Propulsion Effectiveness of Experienced Wheelchair Users

  • Brian R. Kotajarvi, PT

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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  • Jeffrey R. Basford, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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  • Kai-Nan An, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Kai-Nan An, PhD, Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab, Guggenheim 128, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
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  • Duane A. Morrow, MS

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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  • Kenton R. Kaufman, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

  • Image Result

    Wheelchair dynamometer with monitor for visual feedback on velocity, power output, and the FEF.

    Wheelchair dynamometer with monitor for visual feedback on velocity, power output, and the FEF.

  • Image Result

    The mean FEF during the push phase of propulsion, at power levels of .15 and .25W/kg, and with and without visual biofeedback. Values are mean ± standard deviation. *Significant difference in FEF betw

    The mean FEF during the push phase of propulsion, at power levels of .15 and .25W/kg, and with and without visual biofeedback. Values are mean ± standard deviation. *Significant difference in FEF between power levels.

 Supported by the Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation.No commercial party having a direct financial interest in the results of the research supporting this article has or will confer a benefit upon the authors or upon any organization with which the authors are associated.

PII: S0003-9993(05)01532-7

doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2005.12.033

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 87, Issue 4 , Pages 510-515 , April 2006

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