Choosing a Wheelchair System

Choosing a Wheelchair System
Author: Seldon P. Todd, Jr.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 129
Release: 1993
Genre: Disabled veterans
ISBN: 1568062133

Details the prescription considerations for individuals with physical disabilities. Compares conventional and lightweight wheelchairs, and factors in functional assessment. Examines the technical aspects of seat cushion selection, factors that affect the ergonometrics of wheelchair operation, and the influence of powered mobility. Also covers wheelchair standards and current directions in wheelchair research. Appendix covers "Types of Wheelchairs". Over 100 photos, charts and drawings. Index.

Guidelines on the Provision of Manual Wheelchairs in Less Resourced Settings

Guidelines on the Provision of Manual Wheelchairs in Less Resourced Settings
Author: World Health Organization, WHO
Publisher:
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2008
Genre: Developing countries
ISBN: 9789241547482

The guidelines focus on manual wheelchairs and the needs of long-term wheelchair users. The recommendations are targeted at those involved in wheelchair services, ranging from design and planning, to providing or supplying wheelchairs and their maintenance.

Choosing a Wheelchair

Choosing a Wheelchair
Author: Gary Karp
Publisher: Patient-Centered Guides
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1998
Genre: Decision making
ISBN: 9781565924116

The longtime wheelchair user and ergonomics consultant guides the reader through the selection process, covering the different features and options available, wheelchair maintenance, and wheeling techniques.

Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out

Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out
Author: E. Ann Davis
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2011-09-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1492582824

As a person involved in the care and development of individuals with disabilities, you have both the opportunity and challenge to provide movement experiences that fit within the scope of each person’s abilities.Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out: An Illustrated Guide to Personalizing Participation helps you create physical activity options that encourage success by honoring the capabilities of each person under your care. Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out is an illustrated book of games, skills, and activities for individuals with severe or multiple disabilities who may or may not use wheelchairs. The book can also be used with students who have normal developmental skills. By suggesting ways that many familiar skills, games, and activities might be performed, Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out offers opportunities for those with mobility challenges and disabilities to participate on their own terms. Written by E. Ann Davis, with a foreword by Lauren Lieberman, Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out emphasizes the importance of creating movement experiences that offer participants with physical limitations a sense of confidence and increased self-esteem. Rather than require individuals to follow preconceived activity patterns, Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out offers you the tools to help each participant enjoy movement while working according to his or her own abilities. This easy-to-use reference organizes activities and skills as individual and partner actions focusing on body awareness, body actions, and basic manipulative skills. You’ll find simple ideas and guidelines for modifying each activity to fit the needs of each person. Following the basic guidelines, these activities allow each individual to participate to the extent he or she is able. Whether you are a teacher, therapist, recreation specialist, caregiver, or parent, Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out offers a wealth of ideas to help you encourage people with disabilities to develop basic movement skills in ways that meet their unique abilities: • Over 450 skills and activities for individuals with severely limited or low mobility and disabilities • 25 illustrated games focusing on body awareness, body actions, and basic manipulative skills • Flexible design of activities and games offering modifications for individuals seated in chairs or wheelchairs or on the floor • More than 450 illustrations conveying the accompanying instructions in an easy-to-follow visual format • Over 100 additional activity ideas to try on your own or incorporate within the games presented in the book Activities are specifically designed for those with delayed or poor motor coordination and control and limited physical skill. The activites can be easily incorporated within adapted physical education, therapeutic recreation, and home settings. Most important, the activities and games in Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out offer the experience of physical success—and enjoyment—for those whose physical limitations create daily movement challenges.

Positioning in a Wheelchair

Positioning in a Wheelchair
Author: Jan K. Mayall
Publisher: Slack
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1995
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

This manual helps the therapist to identify a positioning problem and perform a thorough assessment of the client to determine the cause of the problem. It also enables the therapist to assess available appliances and techniques to determine the most effective solution. It is intended to assist with clients who have mild to moderate positioning problems. A listing of manufacturers and distributors of existing and new equipment is included. This second edition assures optimal quality of life for the disabled adult by meeting the following objectives: Maximization of participation and independence in performing activities of daily living. Promoting the ability to interact with the environment. Prevention of pressure sores and alleviation of pain. Prevention of deformities. Provision of comfort. Facilitation of transfers and mobility. Assurance of safety.

Wheelchair Sport

Wheelchair Sport
Author: Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2010
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0736086765

Wheelchair Sport provides coaches, teachers, and athletes with the information they need to compete and succeed in wheelchair sports. People who use wheelchairs have a greater opportunity than ever before to be physically active at the level of their choosing. Wheelchair Sport equips coaches, teachers, and athletes to develop their minds and bodies to their potential and enjoy their participation in sports.

Wheelchair Skills Assessment and Training

Wheelchair Skills Assessment and Training
Author: R. Lee Kirby
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2016-11-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1498738826

This book provides a wide spectrum of readers with comprehensive but easily understandable protocols for the assessment and training of wheelchair skills. The Wheelchair Research Team at Dalhousie University and the Capital District Health Authority in Halifax (lead by the author) have focused on wheelchair safety and performance for three decades, as exemplified through the Wheelchair Skills Program. This is considered the top such program in the world. This new book is largely based on this program which has been accessed and utilized by over 75,000 people in 177 countries since 2007.

Wheelchair Selection and Configuration

Wheelchair Selection and Configuration
Author: Dr. Rory Cooper, PhD
Publisher: Demos Medical
Total Pages: 464
Release: 1998-09-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781888799187

This is the definitive text for everyone concerned with wheelchair selection, including physical and occupational therapists, physiatrists, and other health care providers involved with helping patients to achieve optimal seating. Chapters discuss wheelchair measurement, engineering fundamentals, biomechanics, electronics, and standards. Various types of wheelchairs are considered, including manual, powered, specialized, and sports chairs the selection of seat cushions and specialized seating systems are considered in depth, and assessment and intervention are reviewed. The audience for this book includes undergraduate and graduate students studying occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation science, and rehabilitation engineering. It also is a suitable reference for professionals in engineering and the health professions. It assumes that the reader has a working knowledge of human anatomy, human physiology, and physics. Some exposure to clinical practice also is beneficial. Each chapter opens with a set of goals that orient the reader to the material covered. For example, the goals of the chapter Wheelchair Engineering Fundamentals are: To understand mechanical and material properties To understand the relationship between technology and its environment To know how to problem-solve and integrate technical and functional information To understand the roles, constraints, and perspectives of designers and fabricators Extensive illustrations guide the reader through all concepts of wheelchair design and prescription. "