Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The polystyrene vacuum wheelchair cushion.

H W Jones, A Evans

    Paraplegia
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel wheelchair cushion using polystyrene beads and vacuum technology effectively reduces spasticity in patients with abnormal postural reflexes. This innovation also significantly improves sitting comfort for enhanced mobility and quality of life.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Leprosy of the Larynx.

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·2009
    Same author

    A Case of Diffuse Fibromata of the Gums.

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·2009
    Same author

    Excision of Half the Larynx for Large Carcinomatous Tumour of the Arytænoid.

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·2009
    Same author

    Excision of the Larynx, lower part of the Pharynx, and Upper End of the Œsophagus for Malignant Disease (Squamous-celled Carcinoma) of those Structures.

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·2009
    Same author

    New Growth of Right Tonsil invading the Surrounding Tissues.

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·2009
    Same author

    Adipocytokines and the risk of coronary heart disease in healthy middle aged men: the PRIME Study.

    International journal of obesity (2005)·2009

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Technology
    • Assistive Devices

    Background:

    • Patients with abnormal postural reflex activity often experience challenges with spasticity and sitting comfort.
    • Existing assistive devices may not adequately address the complex needs of this patient group.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a polystyrene bead vacuum wheelchair cushion in managing spasticity.
    • To assess the impact of this novel cushion on sitting comfort in patients with abnormal postural reflex activity.

    Main Methods:

    • A polystyrene bead vacuum wheelchair cushion was utilized.
    • The cushion was tested with multiple patients exhibiting abnormal postural reflex activity.

    Main Results:

    • The wheelchair cushion demonstrated a reduction in excess spasticity.
    • Patients reported enhanced sitting comfort when using the device.

    Conclusions:

    • The polystyrene bead vacuum wheelchair cushion is a promising intervention for patients with abnormal postural reflex activity.
    • This assistive device can improve both motor control (spasticity reduction) and patient-reported outcomes (comfort).

    Related Experiment Videos