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www.paralysis.org. The Modern Manual Wheelchair. Presented by Gary Karp www.moderndisability.com. Why This Session?. Why This Session?. Greater complexity. Why This Session?. Greater complexity. Why This Session?. Greater complexity Greater potential for mobility. Why This Session?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The ModernManual
Wheelchair
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Presented by Gary Karpwww.moderndisability.com
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With Gary Karp • .com
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Why ThisSession?
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Greater complexity
Why ThisSession?
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Greater complexity
Why ThisSession?
With Gary Karp • .com
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Greater complexity
Greater potential for
mobility
Why ThisSession?
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Greater complexity
Greater potential for mobility
Critical to independence
Why ThisSession?
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Greater complexity
Greater potential for mobility
Critical to independence
Critical to health
Why ThisSession?
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It’s A Partnership
Between You, the Therapist,
and the Dealer
Why ThisSession?
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The ModernWheelchair
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AdjustableAdjustable
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Customized
Customized
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What’s right for YOU?
ChoosingWell
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What’s right for YOU?
The priority: independence
ChoosingWell
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What’s right for YOU?
The priority: independence
A team effort
ChoosingWell
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What’s right for YOU?
The priority: independence
A team effort
The more you know, the better
ChoosingWell
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Order Forms
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MobilityMobility
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EfficiencyEfficiency
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SafetySafety
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ComfortComfort
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MasteryMastery
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Foldingor Rigid?
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FoldingChairs
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Weighs more
FoldingChairs
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Weighs moreFrame flexes
FoldingChairs
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Weighs moreFrame flexes
Fixed back angle
FoldingChairs
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Weighs moreFrame flexes
Fixed back angleRemovable footrests
FoldingChairs
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FoldingChairs
Weighs moreFrame flexes
Fixed back angleRemovable footrestsCollapses
horizontally
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RigidChairs
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Integrated frame
RigidChairs
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Integrated frameUltralightweight
RigidChairs
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Integrated frameUltralightweight
Very energy efficient
RigidChairs
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Integrated frameUltralightweight
Very energy efficient
More adjustability
RigidChairs
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Integrated frameUltralightweight
Very energy efficientMore adjustability
Quick-release wheels
RigidChairs
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Integrated frameUltralightweight
Very energy efficientMore adjustability
Quick-release wheels
RigidChairs
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Measuring
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PressurePressureDistributioDistributio
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Cushions
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Air
Cushions
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AirGel
Cushions
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AirGel
Polyurethane
Cushions
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AirGel
PolyurethaneSculpting / Amending
Cushions
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FrontSeat-to-Floor
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2 1/2 Inches to soles
FrontSeat-to-Floor
The Minimum
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2 1/2 Inches to soles
FrontSeat-to-Floor
The Minimum
plus
Sole to bottom of thigh
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2 1/2 Inches to soles
FrontSeat-to-Floor
The Minimum
plus
Sole to bottom of thighminus
Cushion thickness
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Full ContactBetweenLegs andCushion
FrontSeat-to-Floor
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RearSeat-to-Floor
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“Dump” or “Squeeze”
RearSeat-to-Floor
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“Dump” or “Squeeze”
Stability / Balance
RearSeat-to-Floor
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“Dump” or “Squeeze”
Stability / BalanceOptimize strength
RearSeat-to-Floor
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“Dump” or “Squeeze”
Stability / BalanceOptimize strength
Transfers
RearSeat-to-Floor
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“Dump” or “Squeeze”
Stability / BalanceOptimize strength
TransfersSpine Health
RearSeat-to-Floor
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SeatDepth
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Full support
SeatDepth
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Full supportLeg stability
SeatDepth
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Full supportLeg stability
Body stability
SeatDepth
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Full supportLeg stability
Body stabilityFull contact
with chair back
SeatDepth
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SeatWidth
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Healthy posture
SeatWidth
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Healthy postureReaching wheels
SeatWidth
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Healthy postureReaching wheelsNarrow spaces
SeatWidth
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Healthy postureReaching wheelsNarrow spaces
Skin safety
SeatWidth
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Healthy postureReaching wheelsNarrow spaces
Skin safetyMaintain weight
SeatWidth
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Height
TheBack
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HeightAngle
TheBack
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HeightAngle
Ability to adjust
TheBack
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HeightAngle
Ability to adjust
TheBack
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HeightAngle
Ability to adjust
TheBack
Lumbar support
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HeightAngle
Ability to adjustLumbar support
New Designs
TheBack
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MainWheels
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Sizes: 22–26”
MainWheels
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Sizes: 22–26”Larger wheel is easier to push
MainWheels
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Sizes: 22–26”Larger wheel is easier to push
Highly engineered
MainWheels
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Sizes: 22–26”Larger wheel is easier to push
Highly engineered
Colored spokesand tires
MainWheels
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Tires
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Degree of tread
Tires
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Degree of treadIndoors
Tires
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Degree of treadIndoors
Outdoors
Tires
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Degree of treadIndoors
OutdoorsCoasting
Tires
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Degree of treadIndoors
OutdoorsCoasting
Kevlar
Tires
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Standard ring
Handrims
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Standard ringCoated
Handrims
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Standard ringCoated
Quad knobs
Handrims
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Standard ringCoated
Quad knobs
Handrims
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Standard ringCoated
Quad knobs
New Designs
Handrims
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ArmArmRelationshiRelationshi
ppUsing the Triceps
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AxleHeight
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With wheel size, determines arm
relationship
AxleHeight
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With wheel size, determines arm
relationshipRelated to dump
AxleHeight
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With wheel size, determines arm
relationshipRelated to dump
Also changes back angle
AxleHeight
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Centerof
Gravity
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Determines “tippability”
Centerof
Gravity
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Determines “tippability”Ability to lift
casters
Centerof
Gravity
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Determines “tippability”Ability to lift
castersForce = forward
motion
Centerof
Gravity
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Determines “tippability”Ability to lift
castersForce = forward
motionArm position
Centerof
Gravity
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Bend theElbows
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Bend theElbows
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ClothingGuards
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Casters
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Small Ones
Casters
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More nimble
Small Ones
Casters
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More nimble
Stopped easily
Small Ones
Casters
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More nimble
Stopped easily
No air
Small Ones
Casters
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More nimble
Stopped easily
No air
Hair in the
axles
Small Ones
Casters
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Small Ones
Casters
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Large Ones
Casters
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Get caught
Large Ones
Casters
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Get caught
Roll over
changes
Large Ones
Casters
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Get caught
Roll over
changes
Softer ride
Large Ones
Casters
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Get caught
Roll over
changes
Softer ride
Air / flats
Large Ones
Casters
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Brakes
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Use them!!
Brakes
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Use them!!Standard
Brakes
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Use them!!Standard
Push or pull
Brakes
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Use them!!Standard
Push or pullExtenders
Brakes
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Use them!!Standard
Push or pullExtenders
Brakes
Scissors
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Use them!!Standard
Push or pullExtendersScissors
Hub / disc types
Brakes
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Use them!!Standard
Push or pullExtenders
Brakes
ScissorsHub / disc types
Hill holders
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Footrests
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Integrated into rigid frame
Footrests
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Integrated into rigid frame
Different angles
Footrests
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Integrated into rigid frame
Different angles
Adjustable
Footrests
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Integrated into rigid frame
Different angles
Adjustable
Swingaway
Footrests
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PowerAssist
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ShockAbsorption
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Know WhyChoices Are
Made
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The ModernManual
Wheelchair
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Presented by Gary Karpwww.moderndisability.com
Questions?
Questions?