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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 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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Shoulder Pain After Spinal Cord Injury

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
It is common to have shoulder pain after having acquired a spinal cord injury. This handout answers some of the questions regarding shoulder pain and wheelchair propulsion.
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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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Benefits of Proper Wheelchair Positioning

December 21, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes caregiver education regarding the benefits of proper wheelchair positioning. Includes such benefits as fall reduction, improved intake, reduced risk of aspiration, improved skin integrity, pain reduction, and increased ADL independence. Aim is to improve caregiver attention and follow through for use of the proper seating system and timely repositioning.
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