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Community Re-integration in a Wheelchair

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource covers different strategies to maximize independence in the community for wheelchair users. It includes topics such as navigating community obstacles, equipment for community engagement, and independence in the grocery store.
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Effect of Bathroom Aids and Age on Balance Control During Bathing Transfers (2017)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Fall risk during bathtub transfers has two major sources: People must negotiate (1) a high obstacle (the bathtub rim) while coping with (2) a potentially slippery surface. To counter the high falls risk during bathing transfers, grab bars and bathmats are commonly recommended. In the absence of grab bars, people may use the wall or […]
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Ergonomic Evaluation of Slide Boards Used by Home Care Aides to Assist Client Transfers (2018)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Usability: Aides reported that the Roll-Easy board was the most difficult to position. The aides reported that the Beasy board was the easiest, overall. Most of the aides preferred boards with sliding mechanisms, with the Beasy board being the most preferred. The most beneficial features described were ease of use, aide’s safety, smooth transfer, shape […]
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Wheelchair Management and Propulsion

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides patient training/education regarding the basics of wheelchair management. Includes locking and unlocking brakes, efficient propulsion techniques with hands and/or feet, postural exercises, and self repositioning techniques. May be utilized as a handout for single patient training/education intervention as well.
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Wheelchair Fitting Measurement Form

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Listing measures for a wheelchair can be hard to document. This page provides a single place to document all of the appropriate measures for a wheelchair seating assessment.
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Wheelchair Fitting Considerations

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This document describes the fitting measures and helps you identify common problems with the fit of a wheelchair.
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Wheelchair Comfort: Air-Filled Cushion Inflation

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource visualizes how to properly create an air-filled cushion in order to optimize comfort for patients who spend most of their time in a wheelchair. Includes evidence base related to ulcer sores and step-by-step instructions on how to properly inflate cushions.
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Sliding Board Transfers

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource includes considerations and procedures for proper setup and completion of sliding board transfers. Can be used during therapy and client/family/caregiver education to improve safety and carryover.
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Quick Guide to Proper Wheelchair Positioning

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This visual guide serves as a quick reference for determining proper wheelchair positioning. A great piece to post in a wheelchair storage room and/or use for caregiver education as an initial screening tool to determine if therapy intervention may be warranted.
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