Clinical Reference

Wheelchair Types

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Occupational therapy and physical therapy printable handout: Wheelchair types
Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Seating and MobilitySpinal Cord Injury

Compare different types of wheelchairs and determine which type is the most appropriate for your client using this guide. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Seating and Mobility and Spinal Cord Injury. Print Resource, US Letter, 4 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What type of wheelchair is best for long term mobility needs?
  • When should a patient use a tilt in space or standing wheelchair?
  • What is the difference between front wheel mid wheel and rear wheel drive power chairs?

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