Physiologic comparison of forward and reverse wheelchair propulsion

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
F J SalviP S Clifford

Abstract

Conventional wheelchair propulsion is physiologically demanding because of the small muscle mass that is used and the low mechanical efficiency of the movement. Previous research has suggested that a reverse wheeling technique might be more economical than conventional forward wheeling. The present study sought to compare the physiologic demands of forward and reverse wheeling techniques. A repeated measures design was used to compare the dependent variables between forward and reverse wheeling techniques in the same subjects. Human exercise research laboratory. Ten able-bodied men. Subjects completed graded, discontinuous exercise tests on a wheelchair ergometer, using both forward and reverse wheeling techniques. Oxygen uptake (VO2), ventilation (VE), and heart rate were measured during the last 30 seconds of each 3-minute exercise stage. Blood lactate concentration ([La]) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were determined immediately after each stage. Repeated measures analysis of variance demonstrated that VO2, VE, heart rate, [La], and RPE were all significantly greater (p < .05) with reverse wheeling compared with forward wheeling. VO2, values with reverse wheeling averaged 9% higher than forward wheeling at identical...Continue Reading

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