Energy Consumption During Ambulation. Measurements were recorded for subjects walking on the Straight and Turning Courses. Subjects walked on each surface at their preferred pace,...
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Energy Consumption During Ambulation
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Data Analyses
Data Analyses Net energy consumption – the additional energy utilized during walking in excess of resting levels – was calculated for each surface. Relative oxygen consumption...
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EXPLANATION OF STUDY DESIGN
EXPLANATION OF STUDY DESIGN
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Chapter 4: Implications for standards and design
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What was measured and why?
Heart Rate and Rating of Perceived Exertion – Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is a research scale used to document the individual’s perception of how difficult it is for his/her body...
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RESULTS OF OBJECTIVE SURFACE MEASUREMENT
RESULTS OF OBJECTIVE SURFACE MEASUREMENT Wheelchair Work Measurements. The work required to propel a wheelchair in a straight path provided an indication of the firmness of the...
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Rotational Penetrometer Measurements of Firmness and Stability
Rotational Penetrometer Measurements of Firmness and Stability. The Rotational Penetrometer penetrated significantly more on the dirt (DIRP), chipped brush (CPBR), engineered wood...
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RESULTS OF HUMAN SUBJECT TESTING
RESULTS OF HUMAN SUBJECT TESTING
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Characteristics of Study Participants
Characteristics of Study Participants Thirty-nine (39) subjects (23 female, 16 male) participated. Subjects were classified into one of four groups: 1) No disability – no known...
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Energy Requirements for Different Surfaces
Energy Requirements for Different Surfaces The energy consumption results are shown in the following table and figures. Table 4. Average Energy Consumption (mlO2/kg/m) for Each...
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COMPARISON OF OBJECTIVE MEASURES AND ENERGY COSTS
COMPARISON OF OBJECTIVE MEASURES AND ENERGY COSTS Objective measures of surface firmness and stability were compared to energy costs (energy consumption, velocity, RPE and level...
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COMPARISON OF FINDINGS WITH OTHER PUBLISHED RESEARCH
COMPARISON OF FINDINGS WITH OTHER PUBLISHED RESEARCH...
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What would happen with other disability groups?
What would happen with other disability groups? Overall, our results are very similar to the published literature for similar populations. Therefore, we would hypothesize that our...
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What proportion of the population could negotiate these surfaces?
What proportion of the population could negotiate these surfaces? Energy consumption, level of difficulty rating and rating of perceived exertion were evaluated to determine the...
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CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS The results of this pilot study suggest: • Surfaces that can be objectively measured as firm and stable generally require less energy, are perceived as less...
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RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS An objective test procedure for measuring the firmness and stability of surfaces with a portable device and performance specifications need to be accepted in order...
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Recommended Objective Test Method and Performance Specifications
following are recommended performance specifications for firmness and stability under dry conditions based on the Rotational Penetrometer test results and the human subject results from this research...
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Recommendations for Future Research
Recommendations for Future Research • Due to the small and diverse group of subjects, additional research involving persons who are ambulatory with limited mobility would need to be conducted...
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Research Projects
The Board sponsors and coordinates research for use in developing accessibility guidelines and providing technical assistance to the public....
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Overview
and methodologies to properly answer several research questions....
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Future Research Needs
Future Research Needs Funding and budgetary considerations are and will continue to present issues in providing meaningful and accessible interpretive experiences to people with disabilities...
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2.0 Methodology
Since the findings of anthropometric research are often voluminous, journal articles and book chapters do not usually include a full documentation....
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Methodology
This study was approved by the University of Pittsburgh's Institutional Review Board and all participants provided informed consent before participating in any test procedures.
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Playground Study Site
An Access Board solicitation for potential study sites yielded numerous responses. Fortuitously, an accessibility coordinator for the Wisconsin State Parks offered a site close to...