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27 Jun 2023 9:20:58 am
By Stephen Lindqvist
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Understand the methodical approach to wheelchair prescription with Power Add ons
Determine who should be considered for adding power to manual wheelchairs Explore the evidence behind adding power to manual wheelchairs to improve function for the end user understand the equipment in depth to describe, with confidence, the differentiating features and potential limitations to match products to the end user
Gain confidence in developing learning modules to assist with intervention plans and the longevity of successful equipment use
Power Assist systems are devices that assist the propulsion of a manual wheelchair user, allowing the user to continue to maneuver the wheelchair in the same biomechanical motion with assistance. They combine safety with technology, and users can easily switch from power to manual operations. Considerations for a prescription; the wheelchair user must be able to steer and bring the wheelchair to a stop independently.
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