Unmatched perception of speeds between overground and treadmill manual wheelchair propulsion in long-term manual wheelchair users.
Manuscript
Chénier, F., Champagne, A., Desroches, G., & Gagnon, D. H. (2018). Unmatched speed perceptions between overground and treadmill manual wheelchair propulsion in long-term manual wheelchair users. Gait & posture, 61, 398-402.
Highlights
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Manual wheelchair users self-select a slower speed on a treadmill than overground.
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This may be caused by altered proprioception and control.
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This mismatch reduces power output and work on a treadmill.
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For training, the treadmill speed should match the overground self-selected speed.