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Effect of shape of back support adjustment on shear force applied to buttocks when tilt-in-space and reclining functions are combined in wheelchairs

Kenichi KobaraDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki City, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Yasuyuki NagataDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki City, JapanView further author information
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Hisashi TakahashiDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki City, JapanView further author information
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Hiroshi OsakaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki City, JapanView further author information
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Tadanobu SuehiroDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki City, JapanView further author information
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Daisuke FujitaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki City, JapanView further author information
Pages 1916-1922 | Received 27 Jan 2023, Accepted 02 Oct 2023, Published online: 10 Oct 2023

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