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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Validity of IMUs in Comparison to a Marker-Based-Motion Capture System for Spatio-Temporal Parameters During Wheelchair Propulsion.

Lukas Karner, Lucas Schreff, Rainer Abel, Roy Müller

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Article in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

Lukas KarnerBayreuth Center of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany.
Lucas SchreffDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, 95445 Bayreuth, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-7035-7000
Rainer AbelDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, 95445 Bayreuth, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-8328-8438
Roy MüllerBayreuth Center of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-4688-1515

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundManual wheelchair propulsion is often associated with pain in the upper extremities. Recording spatio-temporal parameters can optimize movement patterns and prevent injuries. This study compares a marker-based camera system with inertial measurement units to validate their use in wheelchair propulsion on a test stand.

methodsSpatio-temporal parameters of 27 manual wheelchair users propelling at three self-selected speeds (slow, normal, fast) were simultaneously recorded using a marker-based camera system and inertial measurement units, and subsequently compared between both systems.

resultsA high correlation was observed among all spatio-temporal parameters (

conclusionsThe spatio-temporal parameters recorded using inertial measurement units are suitable for the evaluation of manual wheelchair propulsion and can be used in a clinical context. The low acquisition costs and simple installation process may increase the use of inertial measurement units in the future.

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WheelchairsAdultBiomechanical PhenomenaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotion CaptureMovementSpatio-Temporal Analysisinertial measurement unitmanual wheelchairmotion capturingspinal cord injurywearable sensor

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PMID40807841
PMCPMC12349501

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