Wheelchair Selection and Configuration

Wheelchairs as an Extension of Self. History of Wheelchairs and Seating Systems Advocacy and Technology: Partners for a Better Life Disability and Wheelchair Users Maximizing Abilities; Building Coalitions: The Concept of Interdependence Get Out There. Wheelchair Measurement. Body Measurements Standardized Wheelchair Seating Measurements. Wheelchair Engineering Fundamentals. Fundamental Mechanics of Motion Basic Mechanics of Materials Properties of Materials Fabrication. Biomechanics and Ergonomics of Wheelchairs. Wheelchair User Disability Etiology Anthropometry Related to Wheelchairs and Seating Secondary Injury Related to Wheelchair Mobility Physical Activity and Wheelchair Propulsion Biomechanics of Wheelchair Propulsion Biomechanics of Seating Access System Biomechanics. Wheelchair Electronics Fundamentals. Basic Electrical Parameters Basic Electronic Components Basic Electrical Safety Electromechanical Components Basic Computers. Wheelchair Standards and Testing. Development of Standards Information Disclosure Performance Testing Sample Normative Values Safety Testing Cost Analysis Reliability and Failure Modes. Manual Wheelchairs. Frame Styles Wheels and Casters The Wheelchair User Interface Legrests Armrests and Clothing Guards Wheel Locks Propulsion and Performance. Powered Mobility. Differentiation of Powered Wheelchairs Assessment and Selection Access Devices Integrated Controls Batteries Electrical Systems Drive Trains Performance Characteristics. Specialized Wheelchairs. Reclining Wheelchairs Tilt-in-Space Wheelchairs Variable Seat Height Wheelchairs Stand-up Wheelchairs Mobile Standing Frames Stair Climbing. Sports and Alternative Wheelchairs. Racing Wheelchairs Field Event Chairs Off-Road Wheelchairs and All-Terrain Vehicles Beach Wheelchairs Court Sports Wheelchairs Lever-Drive Wheelchairs Arm-Crank Vehicles. Selection of Seat Cushions. Stresses in Seated Tissue Seating Interface Response Pressure Measurement Systems Properties of Pressure Relief Cushions Computerized Shape Measurement. Specialized Seating Systems. Leg and Foot Supports Armrests Pelvic Positioning Back Supports Chest Supports Head Supports Custom Postural Support Hardware. Principles of Assessment and Intervention. Interview Techniques Task Analysis Performance Measurement Team Assessment Computerized Assessment Service Delivery Systems Funding Considerations Documentation Quality Assurance. Wheelchair Maintenance. Wheelchair Adjustments Seating System Adjustments Wheelchair Manufacturing and Modifications User Maintenance Service Center Maintenance. Appendices. Some Useful Mobility and Seating Definitions Example Assessment Survey Example Manual Wheelchair Order Form Example Power Wheelchair Order Form Example Seating System Order Form Example Wheelchair Standards Reporting Form Partial List of Wheelchair Manufacturers Partial List of Seating System Manufacturers Partial List of Consumer and Professional Organizations and Services United States Research and Training Funding Agencies Journals and Periodicals Related to Wheelchairs and Seating.