PERCEPTION OF DISCOMFORT IN HANDS

ERGONOMICS AVALIATION OF MANUAL WHEELCHAIR PROPULSION HANDRIM

Authors

  • Ana Laura Alves São Paulo State University
  • Danilo Corrêa Silva s
  • Fausto Orsi Medola São Paulo State University
  • Luis Carlos Passchoarelli s

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22570/ergodesignhci.v4iEspecial.116

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the perception of discomfort in hands in controlled activities with two types of manual wheelchair propulsion handrim. Therefore, it adopted the palmar aspect of the mapping protocol hand of different regions of the hands. The results indicate the propulsion handrim B triggered less intense discomfort.

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Published

2016-12-31

Issue

Vol. 4 No. Especial (2016): Special Edition - P&D 2016 Selected Papers

Section

Artigos

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