EVALUATION OF BUTTOCK PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION FOR SCIS |
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| Y. Tanimoto, H. Takechi, H. Yamamoto |
- Abstract:
- Pressure sore is a serious problem for patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Many kinds of pressure-relieving cushions have been developed to distribute the weight widely. In rehabilitation medicine, the selection of the wheelchair cushion and the adjustment of the cushion are very important problem for the medical staffs in prevention of pressure sore. In this paper, we calculate 6 parameters and represent the 6 parameters on the radar chart to evaluate the buttock pressure distribution. Using the radar chart, it become easy to select the best cushion and to adjust the air quantity of the air cushion. Moreover, it is useful for the SCI patients to study their posture on the wheelchair and the prevention of pressure sore.
- Keywords:
- pressure measurement, pressure distribution, Tekscan, pressure sore, wheelchair cushion
- Download:
- IMEKO-WC-2000-TC13-P346.pdf
- DOI:
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- Event details
- Event name:
- XVI IMEKO World Congress
- Title:
Measurement - Supports Science - Improves Technology - Protects Environment ... and Provides Employment - Now and in the Future
- Place:
- Vienna, AUSTRIA
- Time:
- 25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000