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Specifically, based on integrated electromyography (iEMG) data calculated from surface electromyography (sEMG), we examined the wheelchair loading characteristics, posture estimation, and effects on body posture during one-arm propulsion movement. The first experiment yielded insights into arm and shoulder-joint muscle activation from iEMG results obtained for two-hand propulsion and dual hand-rim system propulsion. Results suggest that muscle activation of one arm can produce equal propulsive force to that produced by two arms. The second experiment estimated the movement posture from iEMG during one-arm wheelchair propulsion. The external oblique abdominis is particularly important for one-arm wheelchair propulsion. The iEMG posture estimation validity was verified based on changes in the user body axis and seat pressure distribution. 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