Clinical Trials

Group 1: Adults with an SCI who use a manual wheelchair

Group 2: Able-bodied adults

Inclusion Criteria:

• Group1
  • Age 18-70 at time of enrollment
  • Traumatic or non-traumatic SCI
  • Uses a manual wheelchair as primary mode of mobility for >1 year
  • Independently mobile enough to participate in the study
  • Willingness to participate in the study
  • Active shoulder range of motion within limits needed for the tasks performed during the study
• Group 2
  • 18-70 years of age
  • Able to walk independently with no reliance on an orthotic, prosthetic, or gait aid
  • Functional upper extremity range of motion
  • Willingness to participate in study

Exclusion Criteria: 

• Group 1
  • Surgery or significant injury to the shoulder(s) of interest (such as dislocation, fracture or full rotator cuff tear) in which return to pre-injury functional status was NOT attained
  • Peripheral nerve impairment of the upper extremity being tested
  • Evidence of significant denervation of multiple scapular muscles
  • Shoulder or wrist instability on the upper extremity to be tested
  • Allergy to medical grade adhesive tape (used to secure sensors to skin)
• Group 2
  • Any documented musculoskeletal or neurological disorders that would be expected to impact shoulder health or change ability to walk independently
  • Previous diagnosis of shoulder tears prior to enrollment or suspected tendon tears with physical exam