Skip navigation Return to standard layout with columns
Menu

Consumer Preference for Wheelchair Wheels

By Thorman, Tricia; Cooper, Rory, PhD; Fitzgerald, Shirley, PhD; Proceedings of the RESNA 25th International Conference, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 312-314
Publication Date: June/July 2002

Study to determine the preferences of manual wheelchair users regarding commercially available wheels, including X-Core, OX High Density Carbon Fiber, Spider, and Spinergy wheels. Ten participants who use manual wheelchairs were recruited for the study. Seven of the participants used Medicare K005 Ultralightweight Wheelchairs, and three used depot-style manual wheelchairs. Six participants used steel-spiked wheels, while seven used composite MAG wheels. One participant used X-Core wheels. The wheels were evaluated on a scale of one to ten based on whether they liked or disliked the wheels. Four characteristics were analyzed: (1) appearance, (2) durability, (3) ease of removal, and (4) ride comfort. The results indicated that the participants preferred the non-standard wheels, and that they tended to make selections based on aesthetic appearance.

Assistive Products Discussed: X-CORE 3
X-CORE 6
X-CORE 5-SPOKE
SPORT LIGHT EXTREME SLX WITH R10 HUB
Published by: Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)   (Website:http://www.resna.org)

ISBN: 00-932101-44-5
This publication is included in the library of the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC), accession number O14554
  • Home
  • Alternate Layout
  • My AbleData
  • Contact
  • Site Map
  • A-Z Index
  • Help
  • Privacy

    • AbleData, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930, Silver Spring, MD 20910. 1-800-227-0216.
    Maintained for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Dept. of Education
    by ICF Macro under Contract No. ED-04-CO-0018/0007.

    The records in AbleData are provided for information purposes only. Neither the U.S. Department of Education nor ICF Macro has examined, reviewed, or tested any product, device, or information contained in AbleData. The Department and ICF Macro make no endorsement, representation, or warranty express or implied as to any product, device, or information set forth in AbleData. The views expressed on this site do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Department of Education, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, or ICF Macro.