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Will this chair fit me?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Ahiru

At some point in time, every wheelchair user is going to need to be fitted. Yet, if you do not have an OT (Occupational Therapist) fit you, you probably don’t know exactly where to start or what to measure. Let … Continue reading →

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Wheelchair Skills Training Manual

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Ahiru

Table of contents: Safety Safety: Safety of the clinician Basic movement skills Propelling forward Propulsion patterns Propelling on carpet Turning left and right 360 Cross slope Propelling backwards Navigating around obstacles Ramps: Ascending Stopping in the middle to rest Descending … Continue reading →

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