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Musculoskeletal Complications in a Manual Wheelchair User with Multiple Sclerosis
A 73-year-old man with advanced MS experienced pain relief after switching from a manual to a power wheelchair, which eliminated the use of foot propulsion that contributed to his pain.
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Why it matters
This case suggests that foot propulsion in manual wheelchairs can lead to severe musculoskeletal issues like proximal hamstring tendinopathy, emphasizing the need for dynamic assessments in wheelchair users.
What this does not prove
The findings are based on a single case and may not be applicable to all MS patients, limiting broader implications.
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- Publication date
- 2026-10-01
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Original sources
- Primary evidenceProximal hamstring tendinopathy as a cause of ischial pain in a wheelchair user with multiple sclerosis: the diagnostic value of dynamic seating assessment-a case report. ↗DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2026.2741508
Supporting passages (5)
subjectsOBJECTIVE: We report the case of a 73-year-old man with advanced multiple sclerosis who developed right ischial pain while seated in a manual wheelchair, despite pressure overload being documented on the left.
comparatorOBJECTIVE: We report the case of a 73-year-old man with advanced multiple sclerosis who developed right ischial pain while seated in a manual wheelchair, despite pressure overload being documented on the left.
findingsPain resolved completely after transitioning to a power wheelchair and stopping foot propulsion.
publication datePublication date: 2026-10-01
limitationsTitle: Proximal hamstring tendinopathy as a cause of ischial pain in a wheelchair user with multiple sclerosis: the diagnostic value of dynamic seating assessment-a case report.
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