Paraplegic energy expenditure during negotiation of architectural barriers.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
; 65(12): 778-9, 1984 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-6508519
ABSTRACT
Long-leg braces are often used by persons with paraplegia to negotiate architectural barriers, and thereby increase their wheelchair mobility. Such barriers include ramps, stairways, and narrow corridors requiring multiple turns. This study was designed to measure the energy expenditure during such activities for two long-leg orthoses standard braces without a dorsiflexion stop and Scott-Craig braces. Energy expenditure was measured in eight subjects by indirect spirometry using Douglas bag collection and Haldane analysis. Data obtained were used to calculate oxygen consumption per minute, volume of oxygen per turn, step, or meter, and calories per minute during each activity. Using Scott-Craig braces on one day and standard braces on another day, each subject negotiated five 90 degrees turns and two 180 degree turns, ten 15.24 cm steps, both up and down, and an 11.9 m ramp inclined 12 degrees, both up and down. Milliliters of oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight per turn, step, or meter were recorded for Scott-Craig braces, standard braces, and normal walking. All of these activities required a high expenditure of energy. No significant difference was apparent between the standard and the Scott-Craig braces for any activity.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Paraplegia
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Acessibilidade Arquitetônica
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Braquetes
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Metabolismo Energético
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Arquitetura de Instituições de Saúde
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Locomoção
Tipo de estudo:
Health_economic_evaluation
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
Ano de publicação:
1984
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Article