Impact of Elliptical Trainer Ergonomic Modifications on Perceptions of Safety, Comfort, Workout, and Usability for People With Physical Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
Author(s) -
Judith M. Burnfield,
Yu Shu,
Thad W. Buster,
Adam P. Taylor,
Carl A. Nelson
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-6724
pISSN - 0031-9023
DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20100332
Subject(s) - usability , trainer , human factors and ergonomics , perception , applied psychology , psychology , human–computer interaction , physical medicine and rehabilitation , simulation , computer science , poison control , medicine , medical emergency , neuroscience , programming language
The popularity of elliptical training has grown in rehabilitation, fitness, and home settings as a means for improving fitness and walking, yet many people with physical disabilities and chronic conditions experience difficulties when trying to use elliptical trainers.
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