WHEELCHAIR-SELECTION
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SUMMARY
Components to consider:
1. Chair type: manual (+/- C6 tetraplegia) vs. powered (consider control)
2. Armrest
3. Front-rigging: legrests, footrests
4. Cushion
5. Wheels
6. Rear-wheels/anti-tipping wheels
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.
