About the project
Various biomechanical and technological tests (balance, muscle strength, endurance and joint angle) are performed to determine if the result of any of the tests can be used to predict the type of tricycle that is best suited for each individual. The users have to answer questionnaires at the time when they apply for a tricycle, and again after they have used the tricycle for a period of time. The questionnaire captures the change in their cycling skills, satisfaction with cycling, amount of cycling etc. In addition, activity level is measured over seven days, before and after they receive a tricycle, to find out if there is any change in activity level through using the tricycle. We also investigate whether there is any difference in, for example, the satisfaction with cycling and the change in activity level between the two groups; those who apply for a tricycle after a stay at a health sports center and those who apply for testing at the Adaptive Device department of the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organization.
Objectives
The main goal of the project is to help promote increased activity, mastery and social participation for people with disabilities, through increased accuracy in testing, adaptation and training in the use of tricycles.
Public Involvement
There is one service user representative involved in this project.
PhD students
Berit Gjessing is employed as the PhD student working on this project.
Financing
Sophies Minde Foundation
Cooperation
- Beitostølen Healthsports Center
- Valnesfjord Healthsports Center
- NAV Hjelpemiddelsentral
Start-End
August 2018 –
Publications
- Willis C, Elliott C, Reid S, Nyquist A, Jahnsen R, Bölte S, Rosenberg M & Girdler S (2021): “Capturing the magic”: identifying the active ingredients of a physical activity participation intervention for children and youth with disabilities, Disability and Rehabilitation, Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol 44, 2022 - Issue 9, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1907458