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www.paralysis.org. The Modern Manual Wheelchair. Presented by Gary Karp www.moderndisability.com. Why This Session?. Why This Session?. Greater complexity. Why This Session?. Greater complexity. Why This Session?. Greater complexity Greater potential for mobility. Why This Session?.
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www.paralysis.org The ModernManual Wheelchair Presented by Gary Karpwww.moderndisability.com
Why This Session?
Why This Session? • Greater complexity
Why This Session? • Greater complexity
Why This Session? • Greater complexity • Greater potential for mobility
Why This Session? • Greater complexity • Greater potential for mobility • Critical to independence
Why This Session? • Greater complexity • Greater potential for mobility • Critical to independence • Critical to health
Why This Session? • It’s A Partnership Between You, the Therapist,and the Dealer
The Modern Wheelchair
Choosing Well • What’s right for YOU?
Choosing Well • What’s right for YOU? • The priority: independence
Choosing Well • What’s right for YOU? • The priority: independence • A team effort
Choosing Well • What’s right for YOU? • The priority: independence • A team effort • The more you know, the better
FoldingChairs • Weighs more
FoldingChairs • Weighs more • Frame flexes
FoldingChairs • Weighs more • Frame flexes • Fixed back angle
FoldingChairs • Weighs more • Frame flexes • Fixed back angle • Removable footrests
FoldingChairs Weighs more Frame flexes Fixed back angle Removable footrests Collapses horizontally
RigidChairs • Integrated frame
RigidChairs • Integrated frame • Ultralightweight
RigidChairs • Integrated frame • Ultralightweight • Very energy efficient
RigidChairs • Integrated frame • Ultralightweight • Very energy efficient • More adjustability
RigidChairs • Integrated frame • Ultralightweight • Very energy efficient • More adjustability • Quick-release wheels
RigidChairs • Integrated frame • Ultralightweight • Very energy efficient • More adjustability • Quick-release wheels
Cushions • Air
Cushions • Air • Gel
Cushions • Air • Gel • Polyurethane
Cushions • Air • Gel • Polyurethane • Sculpting / Amending
Front Seat-to-Floor
Front Seat-to-Floor The Minimum • 2 1/2 Inches to soles
Front Seat-to-Floor The Minimum plusSole to bottom of thigh • 2 1/2 Inches to soles