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Loisel J, Rouvier T, Hybois S, Bascou J, Sauret C. Optimal Control Formulation for Manual Wheelchair Locomotion Simulations: Influence of Anteroposterior Stability. J Biomech Eng 2023; 145:111012. [PMID: 37646631 DOI: 10.1115/1.4063274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
Abstract
Manual wheelchair (MWC) locomotion exposes the user's upper-body to large and repetitive loads, which can lead to upper limbs pain and injuries. A thinner understanding of the influence of MWC settings on propulsion biomechanics could allow for a better adaptation of MWC configuration to the user, thus limiting the risk of developing such injuries. Advantageously compared to experimental studies, simulation methods allow numerous configurations to be tested. Recent studies have developed predictive locomotion simulation using optimal control methods. However, those models do not consider MWC anteroposterior stability, potentially resulting in unreasonable propulsion strategies. To this extent, this study aimed at confirming if constraining MWC anteroposterior stability in the optimal control formulation could lead to a different simulated movement. For this purpose, a four-link rigid-body system was used in a forward dynamics optimization paired with an anteroposterior stability constraint to predict MWC locomotion dynamics of the upper limbs during both startup and steady-state propulsion. Simulation results indicated the occurrence of MWC tipping when stability was not constrained, and that the constrained optimal control algorithm predicted different propulsion strategies. Hence, further proceedings of MWC locomotion simulation and optimal control investigations should take the anteroposterior stability into account to achieve more realistic simulations. Additionally, the implementation of the anteroposterior stability constrains unexpectedly resulted in a reduction of the computational time.
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- Jade Loisel
- Centre of Study and Research on Sevices for Disabled, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Paris 75007, France; Institute of Human Biomechanics Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Paris 75013, France
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- Institute of Human Biomechanics Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Paris 75013, France
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- The Innovation of Complexity in Motor and Sports Activities, Faculty of Sports Science, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay 91190, France
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- Centre of Study and Research on Devices for Disabled, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Paris 75007, France
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- Centre of Study and Research on Sevices for Disabled, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Paris 75007, France; Institute of Human Biomechanics Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Paris 75013, France
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Haydon DS, Pinder RA, Grimshaw PN, Robertson WSP, Holdback CJM. Prediction of Propulsion Kinematics and Performance in Wheelchair Rugby. Front Sports Act Living 2022; 4:856934. [PMID: 35873211 PMCID: PMC9301377 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.856934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Prediction of propulsion kinematics and performance in wheelchair sports has the potential to improve capabilities of individual wheelchair prescription while minimizing testing requirements. While propulsion predictions have been developed for daily propulsion, these have not been extended for maximal effort in wheelchair sports. A two step-approach to predicting the effects of changing set-up in wheelchair rugby was developed, consisting of: (One) predicting propulsion kinematics during a 5 m sprint by adapting an existing linkage model; and (Two) applying partial least-squares regression to wheelchair set-up, propulsion kinematics, and performance. Eight elite wheelchair rugby players completed 5 m sprints in nine wheelchair set-ups while varying seat height, seat depth, seat angle, and tire pressure. Propulsion kinematics (contact and release angles) and performance (sprint time) were measured during each sprint and used for training and assessment for both models. Results were assessed through comparison of predicted and experimental propulsion kinematics (degree differences) for Step One and performance times (seconds differences) for Step Two. Kinematic measures, in particular contact angles, were identified with mean prediction errors less than 5 degrees for 43 of 48 predictions. Performance predictions were found to reflect on-court trends for some players, while others showed weaker prediction accuracy. More detailed modeling approaches that can account for individual athlete activity limitations would likely result in improved accuracy in propulsion and performance predictions across a range of wheelchair sports. Although this would come at an increased cost, developments would provide opportunities for more suitable set-ups earlier in an athlete's career, increasing performance and reducing injury risk.
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- David S. Haydon
- South Australian Sports Institute, Kidman Park, SA, Australia
- Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- *Correspondence: David S. Haydon
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- Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Paralympic Innovation, Paralympics Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar
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- Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Paralympic Innovation, Paralympics Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Fritsch C, Poulet Y, Bascou J, Thoreux P, Sauret C. How Was Studied the Effect of Manual Wheelchair Configuration on Propulsion Biomechanics: A Systematic Review on Methodologies. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2022; 3:863113. [PMID: 36189035 PMCID: PMC9397681 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2022.863113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background For both sports and everyday use, finding the optimal manual wheelchair (MWC) configuration can improve a user's propulsion biomechanics. Many studies have already investigated the effect of changes in MWC configuration but comparing their results is challenging due to the differences in experimental methodologies between articles. Purpose The present systematic review aims at offering an in-depth analysis of the methodologies used to study the impact of MWC configuration on propulsion biomechanics, and ultimately providing the community with recommendations for future research. Methods The reviewing process followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flowchart on two databases (Scopus and PubMed) in March 2022. Results Forty-five articles were included, and the results highlighted the multiplicity of methodologies regarding different experimental aspects, including propulsion environment, experimental task, or measurement systems, for example. More importantly, descriptions of MWC configurations and their modifications differed significantly between studies and led to a lack of critical information in many cases. Discussion Studying the effect of MWC configuration on propulsion requires recommendations that must be clarified: (1) the formalism chosen to describe MWC configuration (absolute or relative) should be consistent with the type of study conducted and should be documented enough to allow for switching to the other formalism; (2) the tested MWC characteristics and initial configuration, allowing the reproduction or comparison in future studies, should be properly reported; (3) the bias induced by the experimental situation on the measured data must be considered when drawing conclusions and therefore experimental conditions such as propulsion speed or the effect of the instrumentation should be reported. Conclusion Overall, future studies will need standardization to be able to follow the listed recommendations, both to describe MWC configuration and mechanical properties in a clear way and to choose the experimental conditions best suited to their objectives.
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- Capucine Fritsch
- Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Paris, France
- Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, IBHGC – Institut de Biomécanique Humane Georges Charpak, HESAM Université, 151 Bd de l'Hôpital, Paris, France
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- Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Paris, France
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- Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Paris, France
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- Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, AP-HP, Paris, France
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, IBHGC – Institut de Biomécanique Humane Georges Charpak, HESAM Université, 151 Bd de l'Hôpital, Paris, France
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- Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Paris, France
- Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, IBHGC – Institut de Biomécanique Humane Georges Charpak, HESAM Université, 151 Bd de l'Hôpital, Paris, France
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de Klerk R, Vegter RJK, Goosey-Tolfrey VL, Mason BS, Lenton JP, Veeger DHEJ, van der Woude LHV. Measuring Handrim Wheelchair Propulsion in the Lab: A Critical Analysis of Stationary Ergometers. IEEE Rev Biomed Eng 2020; 13:199-211. [DOI: 10.1109/rbme.2019.2942763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hybois S, Puchaud P, Bourgain M, Lombart A, Bascou J, Lavaste F, Fodé P, Pillet H, Sauret C. Comparison of shoulder kinematic chain models and their influence on kinematics and kinetics in the study of manual wheelchair propulsion. Med Eng Phys 2019; 69:153-160. [PMID: 31221514 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Several kinematic chains of the upper limbs have been designed in musculoskeletal models to investigate various upper extremity activities, including manual wheelchair propulsion. The aim of our study was to compare the effect of an ellipsoid mobilizer formulation to describe the motion of the scapulothoracic joint with respect to regression-based models on shoulder kinematics, shoulder kinetics and computational time, during manual wheelchair propulsion activities. Ten subjects, familiar with manual wheelchair propulsion, were equipped with reflective markers and performed start-up and propulsion cycles with an instrumented field wheelchair. Kinematic data obtained from the optoelectronic system and kinetic data measured by the sensors on the wheelchair were processed using the OpenSim software with three shoulder joint modeling versions (ellipsoid mobilizer, regression equations or fixed scapula) of an upper-limb musculoskeletal model. As expected, the results obtained with the three versions of the model varied, for both segment kinematics and shoulder kinetics. With respect to the model based on regression equations, the model describing the scapulothoracic joint as an ellipsoid could capture the kinematics of the upper limbs with higher fidelity. In addition, the mobilizer formulation allowed to compute consistent shoulder moments at a low computer processing cost. Further developments should be made to allow a subject-specific definition of the kinematic chain.
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- Samuel Hybois
- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Paris, France.
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Paris, France; Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Créteil, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Paris, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Paris, France; Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Créteil, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Paris, France; Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Créteil, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Paris, France; Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Créteil, France
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- Centre d'Études et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, Créteil, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Paris, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Paris, France
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