Measure it: proper wheelchair fit is key to ensuring function while protecting skin integrity.
The objectives of this article are to help the clinician to better recognize the basic biomechanics of posture, describe the appropriate means to configure a wheelchair to permit proper postural support, and to identify common problems arising from improper wheelchair fit.
Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT • Professor • Applied Physiology, Bioengineering & Industrial Design • Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, Georgia.
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology*; D014910:Wheelchairs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*