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An objective evaluation along with proper training may help prevent the risk of UE pain and injuries over time. Objective: To develop a training program to improve the efficiency and biomechanics of wheelchair propulsion in youth with SCI and evaluate changes made following propulsive training. Methods: Manual wheelchair users between 4 and 21 years old with SCI were recruited from one hospital. Demographic and clinical measures were collected and the subjects completed the Wheelchair User's Shoulder Pain Index. SmartWheel metrics were collected at baseline and following propulsive training on a roller system. Analyses assessed differences in SmartWheel metrics pre and post training. Results: The 23 participants were between 7 and 19 years of age; 57% were male and 69% with paraplegia. Significant improvements were found for SmartWheel metrics of peak backwards force that improved from \u22123.08 Newtons (N) \u00b1 2.1 pre training to \u22122.37 N \u00b1 1.9 (p = .041) post training and for push mechanical effectiveness that improved from .575 \u00b1 .14 at baseline to .631 \u00b1 .17 post training (p = .033). 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