Study maps wheelchair users’ posture differences for vehicle safety design
A study of 75 wheelchair users identifies posture differences that may inform occupant protection systems in vehicles with automated driving technology.
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Peer trainers describe experiences delivering an eHealth wheelchair-skills program
A qualitative study examined how seven peer trainers experienced delivering TEAM Wheels, a peer-led eHealth intervention evaluated in three Canadian cities.
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Latvian wheelchair basketball study finds varied field-test performance
An exploratory study profiled physical performance in nine Latvian national team wheelchair basketball players using multiple field-based assessments.
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Prototype wheelchair continuously varies tilt to redistribute interface pressure
A proof-of-concept study tested an electrically controlled wheelchair mechanism designed to vary tilt continuously and change pressure distribution across the body.
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Study Finds Age Patterns in Wheelchair Fencing Across Paralympic Games
A retrospective analysis examined how age related to sex, sport class, medals, weapons and Paralympic cycles among wheelchair fencers.
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Study examines timing and return effectiveness in wheelchair tennis
An analysis of 369 returns explores how serve speed, accuracy and movement timing relate to outcomes in professional wheelchair tennis.
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Study reports potential benefits of assisted cycling for wheelchair users with muscular dystrophy
A small study examined whether assisted leg cycling could affect fatigue, pain, constipation, quality of life and metabolic measures.
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Pilot study links cadence-based training with faster wheelchair-racing time trials
A small pilot study found faster 3-kilometer time trials after individualized cadence-based training, while athletes’ preferred cadence remained unchanged.
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Wheelchair Travel Opens Bookings for January 2027 Morocco Group Trip
Wheelchair Travel announced a 10-day accessible Morocco tour for January 2027, with bookings open and space limited to six travelers.
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Making outdoor family time possible again
Grace True’s story puts the focus on shared experiences rather than a specification leaderboard.
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Six-Week Battle-Rope Study Reports Improved Endurance in Wheelchair Basketball Athletes
A small 2026 study found greater 12-minute push-test distance after six weeks of battle-rope sprint intervals, but not broader performance gains.
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Study Proposes and Validates a Multifunctional Fitness Wheelchair Design
Researchers proposed a multifunctional wheelchair concept and evaluated its structural and spatial feasibility for combining upper-limb resistance training with daily mobility.
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