Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Volume 13, Issue 2 (2018)

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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Volume 13, Issue 2 (2018)

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Original Research

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Validation of the virtual elevation field test method when assessing the aerodynamics of para-cyclists with a uni-lateral trans-tibial amputation
Bryce Dyer & B. Xavier Disley
Pages: 107-111
Published online: 12 Mar 2017
AbstractforValidation of the virtual elevation field test method when assessing the aerodynamics of para-cyclists with a uni-lateral trans-tibial amputation | Full Text | References | PDF (623.8 KB)
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Virtual reality exercise on a home-based phase III cardiac rehabilitation program, effect on executive function, quality of life and depression, anxiety and stress: a randomized controlled trial
Ágata Vieira, Cristina Melo, Jorge Machado & Joaquim Gabriel
Pages: 112-123
Published online: 13 Mar 2017
AbstractforVirtual reality exercise on a home-based phase III cardiac rehabilitation program, effect on executive function, quality of life and depression, anxiety and stress: a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Review

Review
Objective physical activity measurement in people with multiple sclerosis: a review of the literature
Blathin Casey, Susan Coote & Alan Donnelly
Pages: 124-131
Published online: 13 Mar 2017
AbstractforObjective physical activity measurement in people with multiple sclerosis: a review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (760.1 KB)
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Reasons for using power tilt: perspectives from clients and therapists
Laura C. Titus & Janice Miller Polgar
Pages: 132-139
Published online: 27 Mar 2017
AbstractforReasons for using power tilt: perspectives from clients and therapists | Full Text | References | PDF (830 KB)
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Performance evaluation of 3D vision-based semi-autonomous control method for assistive robotic manipulator
Hyun W. Ka, Cheng-Shiu Chung, Dan Ding, Khara James & Rory Cooper
Pages: 140-145
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforPerformance evaluation of 3D vision-based semi-autonomous control method for assistive robotic manipulator | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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A longitudinal study assessing the maintenance condition of cadres of four types of wheelchairs provided in low-resource areas
Karen Rispin, Kristofer Riseling & Joy Wee
Pages: 146-156
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforA longitudinal study assessing the maintenance condition of cadres of four types of wheelchairs provided in low-resource areas | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Safety and function of a prototype microprocessor-controlled knee prosthesis for low active transfemoral amputees switching from a mechanic knee prosthesis: a pilot study
Timothy Hasenoehrl, Thomas Schmalz, Reinhard Windhager, Stephan Domayer, Sara Dana, Clemens Ambrozy, Stefano Palma & Richard Crevenna
Pages: 157-165
Published online: 11 Apr 2017
AbstractforSafety and function of a prototype microprocessor-controlled knee prosthesis for low active transfemoral amputees switching from a mechanic knee prosthesis: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Development and validation of a remote home safety protocol
Sergio Romero, Mi Jung Lee, Ivana Simic, Charles Levy & Jon Sanford
Pages: 166-172
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforDevelopment and validation of a remote home safety protocol | Full Text | References | PDF (919.4 KB)
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Products and Devices

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Design and evaluation of vibratory shoe on balance control for elderly subjects: technical note
Atefeh Aboutorabi, Mokhtar Arazpour, Farzam Farahmand, Mahmood Bahramizadeh, Reza Fadayevatan & Ehsan Abdollahi
Pages: 173-177
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforDesign and evaluation of vibratory shoe on balance control for elderly subjects: technical note | Full Text | References | PDF (663.1 KB)
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Detecting destabilizing wheelchair conditions for maintaining seated posture
Anna Crawford, Kiley Armstrong, Kenneth Loparo, Musa Audu & Ronald Triolo
Pages: 178-185
Published online: 01 Apr 2017
AbstractforDetecting destabilizing wheelchair conditions for maintaining seated posture | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Review

Review
Full-participation of students with physical disabilities in science and engineering laboratories
Hervens Jeannis, James Joseph, Mary Goldberg, Katherine Seelman, Mark Schmeler & Rory A. Cooper
Pages: 186-193
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforFull-participation of students with physical disabilities in science and engineering laboratories | Full Text | References | PDF (718.6 KB)
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Assistive technology unmet needs of independent living older Hispanics with functional limitations
Elsa M. Orellano-Colón, Marta Rivero-Méndez, Mauricio Lizama & Jeffrey W. Jutai
Pages: 194-200
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforAssistive technology unmet needs of independent living older Hispanics with functional limitations | Full Text | References | PDF (590 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
A novel mechanotronic orthosis enables symmetrical gait kinematics in a patient with a femoral nerve palsy – a case study
G. M. Hobusch, T. Hasenöhrl, K. Pieber, T. Schmalz, S. Dana, C. Ambrozy, K. Pohlig, H. Dietl, R. Crevenna, G. von Skrbensky, C. Hofer, R. Auberger & R. Windhager
Pages: 201-205
Published online: 01 Apr 2017
AbstractforA novel mechanotronic orthosis enables symmetrical gait kinematics in a patient with a femoral nerve palsy – a case study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Original Research

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Predictors of retention and attrition in a study of an advanced upper limb prosthesis: implications for adoption of the DEKA Arm
Linda Resnik, Jill Cancio, Shana Klinger, Gail Latlief, Nicole Sasson & Lisa Smurr-Walters
Pages: 206-210
Published online: 04 Apr 2017
AbstractforPredictors of retention and attrition in a study of an advanced upper limb prosthesis: implications for adoption of the DEKA Arm | Full Text | References | PDF (431.5 KB)
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