Measure it: proper wheelchair fit is key to ensuring function while protecting skin integrity.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Advances in skin & wound care
دوره 27 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014