Aspectos biomecânicos entre usuários da cadeira de rodas handcycle e convencional

Resumen

The objective of this work was to verify the aspects related to the biomechanical efficiency, accessibility and the most frequent lesions between users of Handcycle and the Conventional Wheelchair. A sample of eight users intensionality chosen, being utilized as instrument of research a questionary. The physical characteristics of the individuals, the biomechanical efficiency of Handcycle, the vantages and disadvantages of this kind of wheelchair, the characteristics of the wheelchair, the problems found in the streets and the most common lesions were investigated. It was identified that the average time of use of Handcycle is of almost six hours for daily dislocations. The comparison between Handcycle and Conventional Wheelchair, for the aspects of biomechanical efficiency, stability and facility to transpose obstacles in the streets and sidewalks, utilizing a scale of one to five, as demonstrated a great vantage for Handcycle, because that in every rate the average was greater than four, in relation to Conventional Wheelchair that was always below three. Another important data was in relation to the non-occurrence of lesions with the use of Handcycle in none one of the users researched. Knowing the related aspects to the ergonomics of the handcycle wheelchairs, may contribute to the development of new implements. Besides that, the development of physical aptitude proportionate a better quality of life for the users of Handcycle, that in function of its benefices can also utilize the chair as a work instrument.