Kwarciak Curb Descent Testing
Authors
Andrew M. Kwarciak, MS; Rory A. Cooper, PhD; Shirley G. Fitzgerald, PhD
Summary
This research evaluates how suspension manual wheelchairs perform during curb descents. Suspension designs reduce vibrations better than folding and rigid frames, especially for lower curb heights, improving comfort and reducing risks from whole-body vibrations.
Keywords
suspension wheelchairs, curb descent, vibration reduction, wheelchair design, whole-body vibration, rehabilitation, ride quality.