Clinical Benefits
Multiple researchers have published papers that discuss how manual wheelchairs cause injuries in the upper extremities, such as rotator cuff injuries. The Wijit's lever drive system helps prevent injuries and improves health. In addition, Wijits can be used by a wide range of diagnosed clinical ailments. To learn more about the Wijit's clinical benefits, please see the following clinical papers, case studies, and more.
Clinical Papers
- Upper Extremety Kinetics During Wheelchair Lever Propulsion by Philip Requejo
- Shoulder Muscular Demand During Lever-Activated vs. Pushrim Wheelchair Propulsion in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
- Preservation of Upper Limb Function and the Wijit
- Shoulder Joint Load during Lever Wheelchair Propulsion in Individuals with SCI
- Heavy Handed. Repetitive Strain Injury Among Manual Wheelchair Users
- The Influence of Altering Push Force Effectiveness on Upper Extremity Demand During Wheelchair Propulsion
Case Studies
- Javier: Since using the Wijit, Javier has lost 30 lbs. "The change in his strength and endurance is significant."
The Wijit Works with a Wide Range of Diagnoses
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Polio
- Lou Gherig’s (ALS)
- Ataxias (Fredrich’s etc)
- SCI (Spinal Cord Injury)
- Paraplegia
- Tetraplegia
- Hemiplegia
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Stroke
- Congestive Heart Failure
- And more...
