How to Use the Ansi/Resna Wheelchair Standards to Buy a Wheelchair.
The wheelchair is a liberator, not a prison. With the right wheelchair, quality of life increases dramatically. Even people with severe disabilities can have a considerable degree of independence and activity. However, choosing the wrong chair can indeed be tantamount to "confinement."
This book was written by A. Bennett Wilson.
Over 1.5 million Americans use wheelchairs for a variety of causes: a congenital condition, traumatic injury, or disease. People who depend upon wheelchairs for mobility are in varied situations. They might live independently or need attendant care; live alone or with family; be employed full-time or no longer working.
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.
Ensure successful wheelchair prescription. This practical, pocket-sized book will guide you through the wheelchair prescription process utilizing a real-world, easy-to-understand approach. Through this approach you will learn how to successfully evaluate and recommend a wheelchair for your patients.