Description
The purpose of this course is to understand how manual wheelchairs can be configured to provide benefits of ease, comfort, and functionality.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the difference between dependent and independent mobility.
- Describe the difference between rigid frame wheelchair and folding frame wheelchair.
- Understand how different wheel/caster sizes affect seat to floor height.
- Describe 3 wheelchair adjustments that effect performance.
- List 4 considerations for determining frame type recommendation.
- List two ways to access additional technical specifications for a specific wheelchair frame.