Journal of Ergonomics

Journal of Ergonomics
Open Access

ISSN: 2165-7556

Research Article - (2015) Volume 5, Issue 3

Influence of Leg Support Elevation on Horizontal Force Acting on the Buttocks in a Reclining Wheelchair in Different Rotational Axis Positions of the Back Support

Kenichi Kobara*, Daisuke Fujita, Hiroshi Osaka, Tadanobu Suehiro, Tomotaka Ito and Susumu Watanabe
Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Japan
*Corresponding Author: Kenichi Kobara, Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Japan, Tel: +81 86 462 1111, Fax: +81 86 464 1109 Email:

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