WHEELCHAIR-CHAMBER

SUMMARY

1. Camber is the wheel angle against the vertical axis where the bottom of the wheel is out further than the top of the wheel.

2. Positions the wheel in a better biomechanical location to the shoulder joint, making propulsion easy, improving lateral stability.

3. Camber is available in increments ranging from 2^o to 12^o. For an everyday WC use: 2^o to 5^o.

4. The width of the WC seat dictates the degree of camber that is chosen to ensure that the WC can fit through doorways.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.