scholarly journals ABLUTION WORKSTATIONS DESIGN FOR PERSON WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (Special1) ◽  
pp. 101-107
Author(s):  
Siti Zawiah MD Dawal ◽  
Mirta W ◽  
Nur Syahirah A ◽  
Muhammad Suhairi A
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Wheelchair User ◽  
Wheelchair Users ◽  
Normal People ◽  
Facilities Design ◽  
Social Contributions

An investigation on ablution workstations design for person with disabilities has been carried out in this study. The focused were on wheelchair user or person with lower-limb impairment in Malaysia. The objective of this research is to determine the most suitable ablution workstation for person with disabilities. One hundred wheelchair users which include 74 males and 26 females participated in the study.  The findings highlighted that the most suitable and preferred ablution workstation for person with disabilities is a separate design for washing hands and legs. The results also indicated that the noteworthy body parts that should be enhanced are arms, neck, trunk, and legs.  Therefore, it can be concluded that it is important to design an ablution workstation with correct anthropometric dimensions referring to the population under investigation taking into account their preferences and disabilities limitation. Thus, the innovation will bring equality between people with disabilities and physically normal people in future facilities design. The workstation will become one of the worthy social contributions to the population of Muslim disabilities especially in Malaysia.

Study on Pramana Shareera in relation to Prakriti

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajendra Pai N. ◽  
U. Govindaraju
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Characteristic Property ◽  
The Body ◽  
Artificial Limbs ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Unit Of Measurement ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Different Parts

Ayurveda in its principle has given importance to individualistic approach rather than generalize. Application of this examination can be clearly seem like even though two patients suffering from same disease, the treatment modality may change depending upon the results of Dashvidha Pariksha. Prakruti and Pramana both used in Dashvidha Pariksha. Both determine the health of the individual and Bala (strength) of Rogi (Patient). Ayurveda followed Swa-angula Pramana as the unit of measurement for measuring the different parts of the body which is prime step assessing patient before treatment. Sushruta and Charaka had stated different Angula Pramana of each Pratyanga (body parts). Specificity is the characteristic property of Swa-angula Pramana. This can be applicable in present era for example artificial limbs. A scientific research includes collection, compilation, analysis and lastly scrutiny of entire findings to arrive at a conclusion. Study of Pramana and its relation with Prakruti was conducted in 1000 volunteers using Prakruti Parkishan proforma with an objective of evaluation of Anguli Pramana in various Prakriti. It was observed co-relating Pramana in each Prakruti and Granthokta Pramana that there is no vast difference in measurement of head, upper limb and lower limb. The observational study shows closer relation of features with classical texts.

KINEMATICS AND INJURY MECHANISM OF CYCLIST LOWER LIMB IN VEHICLE-TO-BICYCLE COLLISIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (06) ◽  
pp. 2050035
Author(s):  
ZHENG TAN ◽  
YINGFU GUO ◽  
GUIBING LI ◽  
LINGBO YAN
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Injury Mechanism ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Lateral Bending ◽  
Knee Ligament ◽  
Limb Injuries ◽  
Limb Kinematics ◽  
Lower Limb Kinematics

Accident data show that lower limb is one of the most frequently injured body parts for cyclists in vehicle collisions. However, studies of cyclist lower limb injuries and protection are still sparse. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the kinematics and injury mechanism of cyclist lower limb in vehicle-to-bicycle collisions considering different impact boundary conditions. To achieve this, the finite element (FE) modeling approach and an FE human body lower limb model with detailed muscles were employed, and impact boundary conditions with different vehicle front-end shapes and cycling postures were considered. Predictions of lower limb kinematics, knee ligament elongation and bending moment of upper and lower leg were used for analysis. The simulation results show that cycling posture has a significant influence on cyclist lower limb kinematics and injury risk, lateral bending toward the direction of vehicle or vehicle moving combining with lateral shearing is the main mechanism for cyclist knee ligament injuries, and injuries to long bones of cyclist leg in vehicle impacts could form lateral bending at both directions. The findings suggest that the influence of cycling posture and distinct difference in injury mechanism between cyclist and pedestrian should be considered in the assessment of vehicle safety design for cyclist lower limb protection.

Validity of Caloric Expenditure Measured from a Wheelchair User Smartwatch

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (08) ◽  
pp. 505-511
Author(s):  
Daniel Moreno ◽  
Evan Glasheen ◽  
Antoinette Domingo ◽  
Van Brian Panaligan ◽  
Taylor Penaflor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cycle Ergometry ◽  
Caloric Expenditure ◽  
Limits Of Agreement ◽  
Metabolic System ◽  
Wheelchair User ◽  
Wheelchair Users ◽  
Multiple Tasks ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Or Task

AbstractThe objective of this study was to investigate the validity of measured caloric expenditure from a fitness smartwatch designed to measured values in wheelchair users against criterion values from a portable metabolic system. 15 wheelchair users and 15 able-bodied participants completed multiple tasks; wheelchair treadmill routine at 30, 45, and 60 strokes per minute, arm cycle ergometry at 45, 60, and 80 revolutions per minute, and arm cycle ergometry VO2Peak test. There were no interactions for device or task and group (wheelchair users vs. able bodied, p=0.375-0.944) therefore results were pooled across groups for all measures. The smartwatch exhibited poor to moderate caloric expenditure association during wheelchair treadmill routine (ICC<0.39) and arm cycle ergometry (ICC<0.541). Smartwatch underestimated caloric expenditure during the wheelchair treadmill task (Mean differences (Limits of Agreement)) (−2.11 (−8.19–3.96), −3.68 (−12.64–5.28), and −4.51 (−15.05–6.02)) and overestimated during the arm cycle ergometry task (0.89 (−3.10–4.88), 3.40 (−0.31–7.12), and 2.81 (−1.71–7.32)). The smartwatch is currently not well suited to calculate caloric expenditure when performing exercise tasks on a wheelchair treadmill and arm cycle ergometry.

scholarly journals Socialization of athletes with disabilities in adapted physical activity

Medicina ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 877
Author(s):  
Laimutė Samsonienė ◽  
Rūta Adomaitienė ◽  
Jurga Krivičiūtė ◽  
Konstancija Jankauskienė ◽  
Vilma Jurkštienė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Functional Impairments ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Self Service ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the impairment of the body functions on the participation of people with disabilities in sports activities. Material and methods. The study was carried out in the institutions mostly attended by people with severe physical disabilities. The participants took a modified Kenny test and answered the questions of a questionnaire. The study sample consisted of 35 persons with severe physical disabilities. Results. The findings of this study showed that people with disabilities who were not engaged in sports were of much worse opinion about their health condition (P=0.02) and they needed more help from family or friends (P=0.035) compared to the disabled who were not engaged in sports, but in the group of people with disabilities who were engaged in sports, the correlations of those indicators were statistically significant (r=0.59 and r=0.68, respectively). The main motivation of sports participation of people with disabilities (about 80%) was the need for communication and gaining independence. Health improvement was mentioned by less than half of people with disabilities (about 41%) engaged in sports. Conclusions. The syndrome of movement function impairment, duration of impairment, marital status, the age of persons with disabilities, and objectively determined impairment of biosocial self-service functions did not impact sports participation of people with disabilities. However, subjective sensation of pain and the need of medical aid, which did not match the objective functional impairments, could be the obstacle for people with disabilities to participate in sports.

Use of autonomous vehicles for drivers with various movement disputions

2020 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Beata Stasiak-Cieślak ◽  
Piotr Malawko ◽  
Anna Skarbek-Żabkin ◽  
Tomasz Szczepański
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Autonomous Driving ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Basic Solution ◽  
Continuous Development ◽  
Motor Transport ◽  
2Nd Generation ◽  
Autonomous Cars

To the continuous development of technology, more and more opportunities are opened in issues related to the mobility of people with disabilities. One of the problems among these drivers is the relatively fast fatigue caused by driving. The basic solution is of course the optimization of adaptive devices in terms of ergonomics. At the same time, a new technological trend is emerging in the form of autonomous cars. There is therefore the possibility of partially relieving drivers with physical disabilities. People susceptible to fast fatigue at the wheel, they will be able to rest periodically, thanks to the support of driving the car by autonomous driving. This article focuses on combining the types of motor dysfunctions with the available autonomous driving capabilities. Applications are based on tests carried out at the Motor Transport Institute in cooperation with Tesla Warszawa. The autonomous functions will be described on the basis of the possibilities offered on Tesla cars, with the autopilot of the 2nd generation, with software version 9.0. It seems that at the current level one can talk about significant help in driving a car that improves the mobility conditions of people with motor dysfunctions. In the light of this observation, also the estimation regarding the usefulness of future solutions seems to be unequivocally decided to support the legitimacy of the development of autonomous driving technology.

Accessibility of Tourist Attractions to People With Mobility Impairments and People with Visual Impairments in the Town of Jihlava

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Alice Sediva Neckarova
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Wheelchair Users ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Mobility Impairments ◽  
Relevant Topic ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities ◽  
The Given ◽  
The Town

The paper deals with the topic of making tourist attractions in the regional centre Jihlava accessible to the needs of a specific customer segments – people with physical disabilities, namely wheelchair users and people with visual impairments. This is a relevant topic with both economic and non-economic angle and, at the same time, one that is not sufficiently looked into. In the future the number of visitors with disabilities can be expected to increase, being for the given segment of clients adequately prepared may in fact prove to be a competitive advantage

Student Attitudes Toward Intimacy with Persons Who are Wheelchair Users

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irmo Marini ◽  
Roy Chan ◽  
Amber Feist ◽  
Lelia Flores-Torres
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Intimate Relationship ◽  
Wheelchair User ◽  
Wheelchair Users ◽  
Short Biography ◽  
Work Interaction ◽  
Gender Type

The present study explored whether students would be attracted to having an intimate relationship with a wheelchair user if participants were able to first see a head shot photo and later read a short biography of the person. Four hundred and eight undergraduate students were surveyed regarding their interest in potentially being friends, dating or marrying a wheelchair user. Sixty-six percent indicated they would have no problem dating and/or marrying a wheelchair user. A MANOVA revealed significant differences between gender, type of relationship, and experience with a prior disability relationship. Personal characteristics of intelligence, humor and appearance rated most highly. Those unwilling to date and/or marry their selection cited that the partner would be too much work, interaction would be awkward, and the partner would be sick often. Educators may benefit from training counselors about misconceptions regarding sexuality, whereas counselors can role play and provide clients with insights regarding societal beliefs.

scholarly journals Wheelchair accessibility to public buildings in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cosmos Yarfi ◽  
Evans Y.K. Ashigbi ◽  
Emmanuel K. Nakua
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
Public Buildings ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Wheelchair User ◽  
Wheelchair Users ◽  
The Public ◽  
Automated Teller Machines ◽  
Disability Law ◽  
Different Levels

Background: Accessibility implies making public places accessible to every individual, irrespective of his or her disability or special need, ensuring the integration of the wheelchair user into the society and thereby granting them the capability of participating in activities of daily living and ensuring equality in daily life.Objective: This study was carried out to assess the accessibility of the physical infrastructures (public buildings) in the Kumasi metropolis to wheelchairs after the passage of the Ghanaian Disability Law (Act 716, 2006).Methods: Eighty-four public buildings housing education facilities, health facilities, ministries, departments and agencies, sports and recreation, religious groups and banks were assessed. The routes, entrances, height of steps, grade of ramps, sinks, entrance to washrooms, toilets, urinals, automated teller machines and tellers’ counters were measured and computed.Results: Out of a total of 84 buildings assessed, only 34 (40.5%) of the buildings, 52.3% of the entrances and 87.4% of the routes of the buildings were accessible to wheelchair users. A total of 25% (13 out of 52) of the public buildings with more than one floor were fitted with elevators to connect the different levels of floors.Conclusion: The results of this study show that public buildings in the Kumasi metropolis are not wheelchair accessible. An important observation made during this study was that there is an intention to improve accessibility when buildings are being constructed or renovated, but there are no laid down guidelines as how to make the buildings accessible for wheelchair users.

scholarly journals EKSISTENSI DISABILITAS DALAM PROFESIONALITAS KERJA PERSPEKTIF ALQURAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 330-342
Author(s):  
Nawawi Marhaban ◽  
Lenni Lestari ◽  
Alfian Sani ◽  
Nur Baiti
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Professional Attitude ◽  
Normal People

This article discusses the existence of disability in shaping the professional attitude of the Qur'anic perspective. By preserving the story of Abdullah bin Ummi Maktum narrated in Surat 'Abasa, the Qur'an does not differentiate between normal people and those with disabilities, and not discriminate against one another. Not only acknowledging the existence of disability, the Qur'anic concept also explains how to behave and associate with them as being responsive and courteous, other dispensations that the Qur'an gives to disability. Although people with disabilities are not physically perfect, they have certain skills and skills that can be sharpened and developed, so that it can give birth to a professional attitude of work that does not see the physical.

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