Date: 09-19-2023 at 4:00 p.m. ET
Credit: 0.1 CEU
Speakers: Christie Hamstra, PT, DPT, ATP and Erin Maniaci, PT, DPT
Level: Beginner
Cambered wheels are most often associated with adapted sports, however, some of the best candidates do not even participate in sports. Often overlooked, there are populations of wheelchair users, outside of wheelchair sports, who would greatly benefit from cambered wheels on their daily chairs. In this presentation, we will explore the biomechanical benefits, limitations, applications, and special considerations of cambered rear wheels on ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs. Wheel orientation regarding gender and age will be discussed. The level of quality of existing studies on the topic and areas where further study is needed will be explored.
Learning Outcomes:
- List 3 benefits of cambered rear wheels on a manual wheelchair.
- List 3 limitations of cambered rear wheels on a manual wheelchair.
- Name 2 populations, outside of wheelchair athletes, that can benefit biomechanically from cambered wheels on their daily chair.
