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Chairs mounted on wheels and designed to be propelled by the occupant.

A system in which the functions of the man and the machine are interrelated and necessary for the operation of the system.

Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.

Designs for approaching areas inside or outside facilities.

Methods of creating machines and devices.

Any method of measuring the amount of work done by an organism, usually during PHYSICAL EXERTION. Ergometry also includes measures of power. Some instruments used in these determinations include the hand crank and the bicycle ergometer.

Devices that control the supply of electric current for running electrical equipment.

Severe or complete loss of motor function in all four limbs which may result from BRAIN DISEASES; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; or rarely MUSCULAR DISEASES. The locked-in syndrome is characterized by quadriplegia in combination with cranial muscle paralysis. Consciousness is spared and the only retained voluntary motor activity may be limited eye movements. This condition is usually caused by a lesion in the upper BRAIN STEM which injures the descending cortico-spinal and cortico-bulbar tracts.

Penetrating and non-penetrating injuries to the spinal cord resulting from traumatic external forces (e.g., WOUNDS, GUNSHOT; WHIPLASH INJURIES; etc.).

Devices, not affixed to the body, designed to help persons having musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disabilities to perform activities involving movement.

Persons with physical or mental disabilities that affect or limit their activities of daily living and that may require special accommodations.

One of three bones that make up the coxal bone of the pelvic girdle. In tetrapods, it is the part of the pelvis that projects backward on the ventral side, and in primates, it bears the weight of the sitting animal.

An ulceration caused by prolonged pressure on the SKIN and TISSUES when one stays in one position for a long period of time, such as lying in bed. The bony areas of the body are the most frequently affected sites which become ischemic (ISCHEMIA) under sustained and constant pressure.

Walking aids generally having two handgrips and four legs.

A game played by two or four players with rackets and an elastic ball on a level court divided by a low net.

The science of designing, building or equipping mechanical devices or artificial environments to the anthropometric, physiological, or psychological requirements of the people who will use them.

Sports performed on a track, field, or arena and including running events and other competitions, such as the pole vault, shot put, etc.

A competitive team sport played on a rectangular court having a raised basket at each end.

Sticks used as walking aids. The canes may have three or four prongs at the end of the shaft.

Mechanical ascending and descending devices which convey objects and/or people.

Freedom of equipment from actual or potential hazards.

Part of the body in humans and primates where the arms connect to the trunk. The shoulder has five joints; ACROMIOCLAVICULAR joint, CORACOCLAVICULAR joint, GLENOHUMERAL joint, scapulathoracic joint, and STERNOCLAVICULAR joint.

The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.

The upkeep of property or equipment.

Activities or games, usually involving physical effort or skill. Reasons for engagement in sports include pleasure, competition, and/or financial reward.

An increase in the rate of speed.

The application of electronic, computerized control systems to mechanical devices designed to perform human functions. Formerly restricted to industry, but nowadays applied to artificial organs controlled by bionic (bioelectronic) devices, like automated insulin pumps and other prostheses.

Biological actions and functions of the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.

Wooden or metal staffs designed to aid a person in walking. (UMDNS,1999)

Movement or the ability to move from one place or another. It can refer to humans, vertebrate or invertebrate animals, and microorganisms.

AUTOMOBILES, trucks, buses, or similar engine-driven conveyances. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

The region of the upper limb in animals, extending from the deltoid region to the HAND, and including the ARM; AXILLA; and SHOULDER.

Severe or complete loss of motor function on one side of the body. This condition is usually caused by BRAIN DISEASES that are localized to the cerebral hemisphere opposite to the side of weakness. Less frequently, BRAIN STEM lesions; cervical SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; and other conditions may manifest as hemiplegia. The term hemiparesis (see PARESIS) refers to mild to moderate weakness involving one side of the body.

The superior part of the upper extremity between the SHOULDER and the ELBOW.

The performance of the basic activities of self care, such as dressing, ambulation, or eating.

Energy cost of propulsion in standard and ultralight wheelchairs in people with spinal cord injuries. (1/377)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Wheelchair- and subject-related factors influence the efficiency of wheelchair propulsion. The purpose of this study was to compare wheelchair propulsion in ultralight and standard wheelchairs in people with different levels of spinal cord injury. SUBJECTS: Seventy-four subjects (mean age=26.2 years, SD=7.14, range=17-50) with spinal cord injury resulting in motor loss (30 with tetraplegia and 44 with paraplegia) were studied. METHOD: Each subject propelled standard and ultralight wheelchairs around an outdoor track at self-selected speeds, while data were collected at 4 predetermined intervals. Speed, distance traveled, and oxygen cost (VO2 mL/kg/m) were compared by wheelchair, group, and over time, using a Bonferroni correction. RESULTS: In the ultralight wheelchair, speed and distance traveled were greater for both subjects with paraplegia and subjects with tetraplegia, whereas VO2 was less only for subjects with paraplegia. Subjects with paraplegia propelled faster and farther than did subjects with tetraplegia. CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION: The ultralight wheelchair improved the efficiency of propulsion in the tested subjects. Subjects with tetraplegia, especially at the C6 level, are limited in their ability to propel a wheelchair. (+info)

Bethlem myopathy: a slowly progressive congenital muscular dystrophy with contractures. (2/377)

Bethlem myopathy is an early-onset benign autosomal dominant myopathy with contractures caused by mutations in collagen type VI genes. It has been reported that onset occurs in early childhood. We investigated the natural course of Bethlem myopathy in five previously published kindreds and two novel pedigrees, with particular attention to the mode of onset in 23 children and the progression of weakness in 36 adult patients. Our analysis shows that nearly all children exhibit weakness or contractures during the first 2 years of life. Early features include diminished foetal movements, neonatal hypotonia and congenital contractures which are of a dynamic nature during childhood. The course of Bethlem myopathy in adult patients is less benign than previously thought. Due to slow but ongoing progression, more than two-thirds of patients over 50 years of age use a wheelchair. (+info)

The effect of walking aids on exercise capacity and oxygenation in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (3/377)

BACKGROUND: high walking frames may improve exercise capacity in young patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We have assessed the effect of Zimmer, rollator and gutter frames on 6-min walking distance and on arterial oxygenation during exercise in elderly patients with COPD. METHODS: 27 out-patients (15 men) aged 70-82 (mean 75) years were recruited. Exclusions comprised: COPD exacerbation or oral steroid use within 6 weeks, confusional state, participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation programme and exercise limitation by other diseases. Subjects completed 6-min walk tests unaided and with the three frames on four separate days in random order 30 min after nebulized salbutamol (5 mg) and ipratropium (0.5 mg) and were accompanied by an investigator blinded to results of all other walk tests undertaken. Oxygen saturation (SaO2) was monitored by finger probe during exercise. Grouped t-tests were used to compare distances and reductions in SaO2. RESULTS: Unaided, the mean (SEM) 6-min walk distance was 210 (16) m and fall in oxygen saturation was 6.0 (1.1)%. Use of a rollator frame did not significantly affect either of these values. Using the Zimmer frame reduced the mean distance to 165 (13) m (t=5.2, P < 0.001 vs unaided walk) with an SaO2 fall similar to that recorded during the unaided walk. Using the gutter frame increased the mean distance to 234 (150) m (t=3. 1, P=0.004 vs unaided walk) and reduced the fall in SaO2 to 3.7 (0.8)% (t=2.3, P=0.03 vs unaided walk). CONCLUSIONS: gutter frames improve exercise capacity and SaO2 during exercise in elderly COPD patients who remain symptomatic on optimal therapy, whereas unwheeled Zimmer frames have a deleterious effect in such patients. (+info)

Population based cost utility study of interferon beta-1b in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. (4/377)

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cost utility of interferon beta-1b in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. DESIGN: Population based cost utility model (healthcare perspective). Data on use of health services were obtained from case records and routine morbidity data and utility values from a EuroQol survey. Local and published costs were used. Effectiveness was modelled using data on relative risk reductions from a randomised trial of interferon beta-1b. SETTING: Tayside region, 1993-5. SUBJECTS: 132 ambulatory people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Cost per quality adjusted life year (QALY) gained. Rate of relapse and proportion becoming wheelchair dependent over three years. RESULTS: The number needed to treat for 30 months to delay time to wheelchair dependence in one person by nine months was 18 (95% confidence interval 5 to 26). For every 18 people treated for 30 months, six relapses would be prevented, gaining 0.397 discounted QALYs. The cost per QALY gained was 1 024 667 pounds sterling (276 466 pounds sterling to 485 499 pound sterling). If treatment was restricted to patients attending neurology services, the number needed to treat was 14 (cost per QALY gained 833 pounds sterling 514 (161 358 pounds sterling to infinity)). The cost per QALY gained was not sensitive to changes in cost which took account of a societal perspective. CONCLUSIONS: The cost per QALY gained from interferon beta is high because of the high drug cost and modest clinical effect. Resources could be used more efficiently elsewhere. (+info)

Sagittal static imbalance in myelomeningocele patients: improvement in sitting ability by partial and total gibbus resection. (5/377)

The progression of kyphosis in myelomeningocele is independent of skeletal growth and requires early operative correction and stabilization to prevent a loss of sitting ability. In severe cases, only vertebrectomy makes it possible to achieve correction, stability and skin-closure without tension. In 14 patients with myelomeningocele gibbus, kyphectomy was performed, removing two vertebral bodies on average. The average kyphosis angle decreased from 128 degrees to 81 degrees, enabling most of the patients to participate again in social life by restoring wheelchair mobility. Nevertheless, a significantly higher complication rate was found compared to other correctional operations, lengthening the average hospital stay to 41 days. Special problems arose from trophic disorders of the skin and soft tissue and from the dystrophic muscles below the level of neural malfunction. In three cases, kyphosis reappeared cranial to the fused segments, requiring ventral stabilization. With respect to increasing kyphosis angle, an early intervention should be aimed at. A secondary operation can be necessary, if surgery is performed without taking care of the growth potential. (+info)

Seating and mobility considerations for people with spinal cord injury. (6/377)

For people with spinal cord injuries, the selection of a wheelchair and seating system involves many factors. This clinical perspective describes a model that includes consideration of the person, the wheelchair, the immediate environment between the person and the wheelchair, the intermediate environment of the home and work, and the community environment. The seated posture is examined biomechanically, and literature is reviewed that highlights the differences in the seated position of people with spinal cord injuries and people without spinal cord injuries. Reports regarding overuse injuries of the shoulder and wrists are discussed along with methods of relieving pressure at the buttock and seat interface. The impact that research findings should have on current clinical practice and the need for more research to provide evidence to either support or change current practice is discussed. (+info)

Spina bifida children attending ordinary schools. (7/377)

From September 1971 to September 1973 a policy was actively followed in South Gloucestershire of placing spina bifida children in ordinary schools wherever possible. This was achieved successfully in 14 cases out of a possible 24. Special attention was paid to the selection of children and schools. The main contraindications to attendance at ordinary school were: below average intelligence, special perceptual problems, the need for intensive physiotherapy, and problem incontinence-particularly infaecal continence. Success often depended on special provisions-for example, transport, aids to mobility, peripatetic physiotherapists. Personal attendants (welfare assistants) could be allocated to each of the more severely handicapped children. The lack of facilities for handicapped pupils in comprehensive schools is a matter needing urgent review. (+info)

Medical devices; effective date of requirement for premarket approval for three preamendment class III devices. Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Final rule. (8/377)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule to retain three class III preamendment devices in class III and to require the filing of a premarket approval application (PMA) or a notice of completion of a product development protocol (PDP) for the following devices: The lung water monitor, the powered vaginal muscle stimulator, and the stair-climbing wheelchair. The agency has summarized its findings regarding the degree of risk of illness or injury designed to be eliminated or reduced by requiring the devices to meet the statute's approval requirements and the benefits to the public from the use of the devices. (+info)

Paraplegia is a medical condition characterized by the loss of sensation and movement in the lower half of the body, including the legs and sometimes the pelvis and lower abdomen. It is usually caused by damage to the spinal cord, which can occur as a result of trauma, disease, or infection. In paraplegia, the affected individual may retain some sensation and movement in the upper half of the body, including the arms and hands. However, they may have difficulty with activities such as walking, standing, and bowel and bladder control. The severity of paraplegia can vary widely, depending on the location and extent of the spinal cord damage. Some individuals with paraplegia may be able to walk with the assistance of braces or other mobility aids, while others may be completely paralyzed from the waist down. Treatment for paraplegia typically involves a combination of physical therapy, medication, and assistive devices to help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to repair or replace damaged spinal cord tissue.

Quadriplegia is a type of paralysis that affects all four limbs and sometimes the trunk of the body. It is caused by damage to the spinal cord, which can result from a variety of factors such as trauma, infection, or tumors. Quadriplegia can be classified as complete or incomplete, depending on the extent of the damage to the spinal cord and the degree of muscle weakness and loss of sensation. Complete quadriplegia results in total paralysis of all four limbs and the trunk, while incomplete quadriplegia may result in some muscle function and sensation remaining. Treatment for quadriplegia typically involves physical therapy, assistive devices, and medications to manage symptoms such as pain and muscle spasms.

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are a type of injury that occurs when the spinal cord is damaged or disrupted, usually as a result of trauma or disease. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the back of the neck and lower back, and it is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. When the spinal cord is injured, it can result in a range of symptoms, depending on the location and severity of the injury. These can include loss of sensation or movement in the affected area, difficulty with bladder or bowel control, and changes in sexual function. SCI can be caused by a variety of factors, including car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and acts of violence. Treatment for SCI typically involves a combination of medical and rehabilitative care, and the goal is to help individuals with SCI regain as much function as possible and improve their quality of life.

A pressure ulcer, also known as a bedsore or decubitus ulcer, is a localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue that occurs when there is prolonged or excessive pressure on a particular area of the body. Pressure ulcers are most commonly seen in people who are bedridden or have limited mobility, as the constant pressure on certain areas of the body can cause the blood flow to be restricted, leading to tissue damage. Pressure ulcers can occur anywhere on the body where there is prolonged pressure, but they are most commonly seen on the back of the head, heels, hips, and tailbone. The severity of a pressure ulcer can range from a red, painful area of skin to a deep, open wound that extends through the underlying tissue. Treatment for pressure ulcers typically involves relieving pressure on the affected area, keeping the wound clean and moist, and providing nutritional support to promote healing. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to remove damaged tissue or repair underlying structures. Prevention of pressure ulcers is also important, and can involve regular repositioning of the patient, the use of specialized pressure-relieving devices, and maintaining good nutrition and hydration.

Hemiplegia is a type of paralysis that affects one side of the body. It is caused by damage to the brain, usually from a stroke or head injury. Hemiplegia can affect the muscles of the face, arms, and legs, and can cause weakness, stiffness, and difficulty with movement on the affected side of the body. In severe cases, hemiplegia can also cause problems with speech, vision, and coordination. Treatment for hemiplegia typically involves physical therapy and other forms of rehabilitation to help improve strength, mobility, and function.

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While some wheelchair-accessible vans use a powered lift to assist the occupant in boarding, a wheelchair ramp is usually less ... A residential wheelchair lift is typically installed inside or outside of an individual's home to provide wheelchair access. ... There are two types of platform lifts installed on wheelchair-accessible vans: single-arm and dual-arm. Single-arm wheelchair ... Designed to prevent operation of the wheelchair van or wheelchair lift in unsafe situations, the safety interlock will sound an ...

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A wheelchair trainer or wheelchair treadmill is an apparatus that allows a manual wheelchair user to simulate linear ( ... the Wheelchair Aerobic Fitness Trainer (WAFT), and GameWheels. The history of wheelchair trainer development may be summarized ... Wheelchair trainer roller system designed and manufactured in the UK Typical US made ramp and roller wheelchair trainer with ... posture and ergonomics of manual wheelchair propulsion.[ergonomics] Utilizing lever propulsion technologies on a wheelchair ...

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... is a variation of netball adapted for play in wheelchairs. It can be played by both people with and without ... Modern versions of wheelchair netball are similar to standard netball, but with modified rules regarding contact, obstruction ... This hybrid version of netball was played at every year's festival until 1954; it was replaced by wheelchair basketball in 1956 ... ISBN 978-0-7136-7697-6. Netball England's ParaNetball strategy 2018-2021 v t e (Netball variants, Wheelchair sports, All stub ...

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... is a style of basketball played using a sports wheelchair. The International Wheelchair Basketball ... Wheelchair 3 on 3 started in 2019. Wheelchair basketball at the Summer Paralympics Wheelchair Basketball World Championship ... University of Illinois wheelchair basketball International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Wheelchair basketball on the ... Wheelchair Basketball Canada. Retrieved 2019-04-03. "History of Wheelchair Basketball". International Wheelchair Basketball ...

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A motorized wheelchair, powerchair, electric wheelchair or electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) is a wheelchair that is propelled ... Motorized wheelchairs are useful for those unable to propel a manual wheelchair or who may need to use a wheelchair for ... Most wheelchairs are crash tested to standards 7176, and ISO 10542. These standards mean that a wheelchair can be used facing ... Neither is consideration given as to whether the user is able to move a manual wheelchair themselves. For example, a wheelchair ...

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... that allows a wheelchair user to raise the chair from a seated to a standing position. The standing wheelchair supports the ... A standing wheelchair (also known as a standing chair, a wheeled stander or a stander) is assistive technology, similar to a ... Some standing wheelchairs may be driven from the standing position, however there is some medical concern of an increased risk ... Standing wheelchairs may also improve overall quality of life and independence among users. Medicare may help fund some portion ...

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... s are cushions specifically designed to provide comfort and protection against injury for wheelchair users. ... In response, manufacturers have developed a number of wheelchair seat cushion alternatives. Over 200 models of wheelchair ... Wheelchair users are at great risk for pressure sores. A number of factors are included in the formation of these ulcers ... For instance, if a wheelchair user frequently moves on rough surfaces, gel cushions are less optimal as they are not as ...

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... began in Europe in the late 1990s and in North America in 2002. The first World Wheelchair Curling ... Wheelchair curling is an adaptation of curling for athletes with a disability affecting their lower limbs or gait. Wheelchair ... WHEELCHAIR CURLING ... (h) For WCF wheelchair competitions, each on-ice team must have four players delivering stones and must ... World Curling Federation Wheelchair Curling on International Paralympic Committee website Wheelchair curling resources ( ...

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Wheelchair couple dances are for two wheelchair users or for one wheelchair user with a "standing" partner and include standard ... Wheelchair dancing is an activity that integrates the wheelchair user and able-bodied person. In February, 2008 the University ... Since 1998, Wheelchair Dance Sport is governed by World Para Dance Sport, formerly the International Paralympic Wheelchair ... Wheelchair DanceSport is a dance competition, individual, partner, team and Dancesport where at least one of the dancers is in ...

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"ITF Tennis - WHEELCHAIR". itftennis.com. Retrieved 1 June 2014. "ITF Tennis - Wheelchair Tennis - ITF Wheelchair Tennis Home ... NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters official website UNIQLO Wheelchair Doubles Masters official website NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters ... The Wheelchair Tennis Masters refers to a pair of end of year tennis events for wheelchair athletes held on an annual basis ... The Wheelchair Tennis Masters for singles is an end-of-year wheelchair tennis tournament, broadly analogous to the ATP Tour and ...

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3: Power Wheelchairs ITF Wheelchair Tennis Regulations (PDF). London, UK: ITF. 2012. p. 7. Regulations for Wheelchair Tennis ... Wheelchair tennis was developed in 1976 by Jeff Minnenbraker and Brad Parks. By the early 1990s, wheelchair tennis ... Wheelchair tennis was first played at the Paralympics in 1992. At the 1992 Summer Paralympics, wheelchair disability types were ... Wheelchair tennis classification is the classification system for wheelchair tennis designed to bring fair play for all ...

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... strategy and wheelchair-handling skills, for both manual wheelchair and power wheelchair users. In 2020, the USA Wheelchair ... The USA Wheelchair Football League is open to adults with qualifying disabilities who play in a manual sport wheelchair. The ... The sport of wheelchair football was developed by Professor Tim Nugent in 1948. The sport of wheelchair football was developed ... Wheelchair football is patterned after American football, and is thus different from Powerchair Football or Wheelchair soccer ( ...

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... is the disability classification system for wheelchair curling, which is governed by the ... For wheelchair curling, there is only one class. Competitors go through a classification test to determine if they are eligible ... The expectation is that most curlers will use a wheelchair in their daily life. Lower leg amputation competitors are allowed to ... "Wheelchair Curling". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012. Michael Hutson; Cathy Speed (17 March 2011 ...

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... is the classification system for wheelchair fencing which is governed by the IWAS. People ... Some wheelchair sports saw the introduction of sport specific classification systems during this period, including wheelchair ... "IWAS Wheelchair Fencing - Int'l Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation". www.iwasf.com. Retrieved 2016-07-29. IWAS (20 March ... "ISMWSF History". Int'l Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation. Int'l Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation. Retrieved 2016-07- ...

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The concept of Dynamic Wheeled Mobility (DWM) involves incorporating features into a wheelchair's design, or using add-on components, to allow users to change the configuration of their wheelchairs to suit different environments or activities. (bcit.ca)
Wheelchair seating and mobility is a technical and specialized area of rehabilitation medicine. (medscape.com)
Successful delivery of a wheelchair and seating system begins with making the determination that the patient has a mobility impairment that requires the use of MAE. (medscape.com)
All wheelchair mobility bases require a seating system that uniquely meets the needs of the user. (medscape.com)
These generally are removable on folding wheelchairs or are used on more than one mobility base. (medscape.com)
Setting your location allows BLVD.com to display local results for wheelchair vans, mobility products, dealers, stores and much more. (blvd.com)
RTD has adopted the following policy to ensure individuals who use mobility aids, including wheelchairs, have equal access to its buses and to the securement areas. (rtd-denver.com)
A device, such as a wheelchair, scooter or walker, used by an individual with a disability for the purpose of mobility, not for convenience only. (rtd-denver.com)
Passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids may be particularly vulnerable if left stranded at a bus stop. (rtd-denver.com)
Therefore, if you are unable to accommodate a passenger using a wheelchair or other mobility aid for any reason, you are required to report the situation to the dispatcher and remain there until cleared to proceed. (rtd-denver.com)
He now has greater mobility and a brighter outlook, thanks to a specially designed wheelchair he received from Food For The Poor (FFTP) and Free Wheelchair Mission. (foodforthepoor.org)
With an estimated 75 million people worldwide in need of wheelchairs, Free Wheelchair Mission is dedicated to providing mobility to people living with disabilities in developing countries. (foodforthepoor.org)
Their wheelchairs provide mobility at a reasonable price and with a simple design strong enough to withstand regular use in the rugged terrain commonly found in developing countries. (foodforthepoor.org)
For them, it's not just a wheelchair - it's a gift of mobility. (foodforthepoor.org)
In collaboration with a network of like-minded partners, Free Wheelchair Mission has provided more than 1.3 million wheelchairs to those in need around the world since 2001, providing renewed dignity, independence, and hope through the gift of mobility. (foodforthepoor.org)

The global Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market 2017 is also analyzed on the basis of product pricing, Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters production volume, data regarding demand and Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters supply, and the revenue garnered by the product. (openpr.com)

For example, a manual wheelchair, walker or cane as a backup for an electric scooter. (cdc.gov)

In collaboration with researchers at SFU, we are looking at stability and performance issues with wheelchair designs that offer adjustable seating position. (bcit.ca)

The research report analyses the historical as well as present performance of the worldwide Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters industry, and makes predictions on the future status of Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market on the basis of this analysis. (openpr.com)
The report studies the industry for Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters across the globe taking the existing industry chain, the import and export statistics in Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market & dynamics of demand and supply of Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters into consideration. (openpr.com)
The 'Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters' research study covers each and every aspect of the Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market globally, which starts from the definition of the Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters industry and develops towards Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market segmentations. (openpr.com)
Further, every segment of the Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market is classified and analyzed on the basis of product types, application, and the end-use industries of the Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market. (openpr.com)
The geographical segmentation of the Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters industry has also been covered at length in this report. (openpr.com)
The competitive landscape of the worldwide market for Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters is determined by evaluating the various industry participants, production capacity, Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market's production chain, and the revenue generated by each manufacturer in the Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters market worldwide. (openpr.com)
Various methodical tools such as investment returns, feasibility, and market attractiveness analysis has been used in the research to present a comprehensive study of the industry for Electric Wheelchair and Electric Scooters across the globe. (openpr.com)
Power wheelchairs and scooters. (cdc.gov)

Based in Irvine, Calif., the charity has distributed more than 1.3 million wheelchairs to people living with disabilities around the world in collaboration with a network of like-minded partners such as FFTP. (foodforthepoor.org)
Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian, faith-based, nonprofit organization that provides wheelchairs at no cost to people with disabilities living in developing countries. (foodforthepoor.org)

The latter group has developed several assistive technologies already in use by wheelchair manufacturers and rehabilitation hospitals nationwide. (disabled-world.com)

Kevin Fitzpatrick, director of Walter Reed's wheelchair clinic, said, "This technology will provide electric-powered wheelchair users with an increased degree of independence that may significantly increase their ability to participate in recreational and functional activities. (disabled-world.com)

Expand the terrains that are possible to traverse/access in a Manual Wheelchair (MWC). (bcit.ca)
Seating systems are generally used on manual or power wheelchair bases. (medscape.com)
Bruno's Back-Saver lifts and secures your folding manual wheelchair with the touch of a button. (blvd.com)
Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced settings. (who.int)
Magnitude and direction of elbow torque asymmetries in manual wheelchair users. (bvsalud.org)
The aims of the present study are to investigate the magnitude and direction of the elbow torque asymmetries in manual wheelchair users and to verify the agreement levels of the asymmetry's direction between different velocities and contraction modes in the isokinetic test. (bvsalud.org)
The sample was composed of 14 manual wheelchair users (four women , 10 men ). (bvsalud.org)

The Elevation wheelchair allows users to change the configuration "on-the-fly" to enable greater function, independence, comfort, and promote activities of daily living. (bcit.ca)
This allows users to bring the front of the chair closer to the floor to do things many wheelchair users can't typically do (e.g. play with children or get back into the chair from a fall). (bcit.ca)
This wheelchair prototype is currently being evaluated with end users to examine its functionality and performance. (bcit.ca)

The Reyhee Roamer Folding Portable Ultralight Power Wheelchair is the perfect airline approved travel scooter. (senior.com)
Only 65 lbs and boasting a 300 lb weight capacity, this power wheelchair folds for easy transport in and out of a vehicle. (senior.com)

One or both of the areas required on a fixed route bus for the purpose of securing a wheelchair. (rtd-denver.com)

Free Wheelchair Mission is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. (freewheelchairmission.org)
Founded in 2001, Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian, faith-based nonprofit that designs and manufactures durable, cost-efficient wheelchairs for 94 developing countries. (foodforthepoor.org)
Don Schoendorfer, Founder and President of Free Wheelchair Mission, established the charity more than two decades after witnessing the struggle of immobility while on vacation in Morocco in 1977. (foodforthepoor.org)
Don remembered a scene that he saw in Morocco of a woman dragging herself along the ground," said Free Wheelchair Mission CEO Nuka Solomon, who recently visited FFTP-Jamaica to see the project in action. (foodforthepoor.org)
Many of the countries where FFTP and Free Wheelchair Mission work do not have sidewalks and roads for easy travel, or they have been destroyed by earthquakes, hurricanes or other disasters. (foodforthepoor.org)
To see a video of Raine interviewing Solomon about Free Wheelchair Mission and the organization's collaboration with FFTP, please click here . (foodforthepoor.org)

Special sports athlete, Nkiru Okoro has lamented the lack of modern track wheelchair equipment for athletes use in the country. (vanguardngr.com)

The wheelchair basketball star made her Commonwealth debut at Smithfield in a new format of the sport, 3x3, as Team England kicked off with a convincing 20-1 victory over Kenya. (yahoo.com)
I'm so excited and the fact it's the first time wheelchair basketball has been represented, to be the OGs for this, I could not be more hyped. (yahoo.com)
The objective of this study was to stratify risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in ten years in wheelchair basketball players. (bvsalud.org)

For almost three decades, the Quickie name has been synonymous with quality and cutting-edge wheelchair technology. (1800wheelchair.com)

In the video, Hart incorporated his renowned sense of humor , as he explained: "I'm in a wheelchair. (okmagazine.com)
Eventually, the monkeys learned how to navigate the wheelchairs freely, as demonstrated in the video above. (mentalfloss.com)

Technology that will enable electric-powered wheelchairs to detect hazardous terrain and automatically adjust their control settings to maneuver more safely. (disabled-world.com)
They might get a pedestrian a little dirty or out of breath, but to someone in an electric wheelchair, they could mean terrain that's simply too difficult to cross alone. (disabled-world.com)
To address this problem, researchers at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering are working on technology that will enable electric-powered wheelchairs to detect hazardous terrain and automatically adjust their control settings to maneuver more safely. (disabled-world.com)
The new technology is designed to enable an electric-powered wheelchair to detect hazardous terrain and implement safe driving strategies while avoiding wheel slip, sinkage or vehicle tipping. (disabled-world.com)
In his presentation, Cooper mentioned the need for terrain-dependent, electric-powered wheelchair assistance. (disabled-world.com)

He said that a device known as a laser line striper, originally developed for military use, has been adapted to classify terrain conditions so the wheelchair control system can self-adjust. (disabled-world.com)
According to Gizmodo , researchers have developed a wireless brain-machine interface (BMI) that gives monkeys the ability to control a robotic wheelchair, just by thinking about where they want it to go. (mentalfloss.com)

Cooper has used a wheelchair since receiving a spinal cord injury in 1980 during his service in the Army. (disabled-world.com)

Places for wheelchairs (€11,-) may be purchased from the start of sales until one week before the performance. (konzerthaus.at)

Our Wheelchair Expert will configure this chair with you, call 1-800-320-7140 or simply send us a message via the live chat window. (1800wheelchair.com)

At the same time, ask the patient to reach for the wheelchair armrest. (medlineplus.gov)

Waiting for the sports authorities to supply us with modern wheelchairs which cost about N1m is a mirage. (vanguardngr.com)

Designing wheelchairs to facilitate transfers continues to be of interest to our group. (bcit.ca)

The project started with looking at the wheelchair category but 3D printing came later," he says. (asme.org)

All wheelchairs are assembled after reaching their destination country, where they are fitted to meet each recipient's specific physical requirements. (foodforthepoor.org)

Park the wheelchair next to the bed, close to you. (medlineplus.gov)

Once the patient's legs are touching the seat of the wheelchair, bend your knees to lower the patient into the seat. (medlineplus.gov)

Says Benjamin Hubert, design director of Layer, based in London, UK: "With wheelchairs, many people don't have nearly enough choices. (asme.org)

Pivot towards the wheelchair, moving your feet so your back is aligned with your hips. (medlineplus.gov)

And when you think about how people rely on wheelchairs, with better customization, what a difference it could make. (asme.org)
Antwoine was among 19 people who received wheelchair donations from the charities, who became partners in June 2014. (foodforthepoor.org)
After receiving his wheelchair, Antwoine was so grateful that he offered a prayer of thanksgiving and blessings for the people who made it possible. (foodforthepoor.org)

Place the patient's outside leg (the one farthest from the wheelchair) between your knees for support. (medlineplus.gov)

During the turn, the patient can either hold onto you or reach for the wheelchair. (medlineplus.gov)
Academics at Loughborough University are helping elite wheelchair tennis players to reach new levels through biomechanical testing. (lboro.ac.uk)

Someone in the municipality of Stratford, London realized how taxing it is for a wheelchair user to ascend this hill in a single go. (core77.com)

Pair your Quickie Wheelchair with a Jay wheelchair cushions for the ultimate from Sunrise Medical. (1800wheelchair.com)

To get the patient into a seated position, roll the patient onto the same side as the wheelchair. (medlineplus.gov)
Simply roll the wheelchair onto the platform, turn the key and push a button to be on your way! (blvd.com)

We have scooter and wheelchair covers to protect them from moisture, sun, and wind. (ameriglide.com)

Wheelchair is automatically secured when lift is raised. (blvd.com)

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Energy cost of propulsion in standard and ultralight wheelchairs in people with spinal cord injuries. (1/377)

Bethlem myopathy: a slowly progressive congenital muscular dystrophy with contractures. (2/377)

The effect of walking aids on exercise capacity and oxygenation in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (3/377)

Population based cost utility study of interferon beta-1b in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. (4/377)

Sagittal static imbalance in myelomeningocele patients: improvement in sitting ability by partial and total gibbus resection. (5/377)

Seating and mobility considerations for people with spinal cord injury. (6/377)

Spina bifida children attending ordinary schools. (7/377)

Medical devices; effective date of requirement for premarket approval for three preamendment class III devices. Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Final rule. (8/377)

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Energy cost of propulsion in standard and ultralight wheelchairs in people with spinal cord injuries. (1/377)

Bethlem myopathy: a slowly progressive congenital muscular dystrophy with contractures. (2/377)

The effect of walking aids on exercise capacity and oxygenation in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (3/377)

Population based cost utility study of interferon beta-1b in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. (4/377)

Sagittal static imbalance in myelomeningocele patients: improvement in sitting ability by partial and total gibbus resection. (5/377)

Seating and mobility considerations for people with spinal cord injury. (6/377)

Spina bifida children attending ordinary schools. (7/377)

Medical devices; effective date of requirement for premarket approval for three preamendment class III devices. Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Final rule. (8/377)

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