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How to use this Website?

This website is for medical and paramedical professionals working in the field of spinal cord injuries. It contains learning modules for the whole team as well as for doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistive technologists, social workers, psychologists and peer counsellors. The modules are intended for medical and paramedical students and junior clinicians. Others who have yet not assimilated sufficient knowledge on comprehensive management.

Wheelchair mobility and seating

  • Assist Technol, 10(2), 84-93. Gilsdorf, P., Patterson, R., Fisher, S. et al. (1990) Sitting forces and wheelchair mechanics. J Rehabil Res Dev, 27, 239-246.
  • Leister, L., Ding, D., Cooper, R., Kelleher, A.R., Cooper, R.A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Boninger, M.L. (2005). Effectiveness and Use of Tilt-in-Space and Recline Wheelchairs, Proceedings of the 28th Annual RESNA Conference, Atlanta , GA, CD-ROM.
  • Nwaobi, O. (1987). Seating orientation and upper extremity function children with cerebral palsy. Phys Ther, 67, 1209-1212.
  • Pope, P. (1985). A study of instability in relation to posture in the wheelchair. Physiotherapy, 71, 124-131.
  • World Health Organization Wheelchair Service Training Package Reference Manual for Participants, Basic, Intermediate Level, 2013
  • A clinical application guide to standardized wheelchair seating measures of the body and seating support surfaces revised edition, 2013
  • Wheelchair seating & positioning guide for long term care