The Weight Factor of Manual Wheelchairs This month, let's focus on one of the factors that influences rolling resistance: mass of the system, which includes not only the wheelchair, but also the seating system. 2014-08-12 Keep Reading
Adaptive Seating In previous Clinical Corner articles, I have written about generic off-the-shelf wheelchair cushion design and materials, cushion covers, and wear in wheelchair cushions. I have also written about modifying off-the-shelf seating to address skin protection, positioning needs or personal choice. All of these articles can be accessed by either using the search toolbar in the upper right corner or by clicking on the appropriate tag in the lower right corner of the blog. This month, let's continue to look at seating with a focus on adaptive seating. 2014-07-15 Keep Reading
More on Rear Wheels of Manual Wheelchairs - Lateral Position and Camber In our focus on manual wheelchairs, we have looked at the effects of horizontal and vertical rear wheel position in manual wheelchairs. This month, let's look at lateral position and camber in the rear wheels of modifiable folding and rigid frame wheelchairs. 2014-06-24 Keep Reading
Front Caster Position in Manual Wheelchairs In a previous article, I wrote about the position of the rear wheels of a manual wheelchair and its effects on centre of gravity and weight distribution between the front casters and rear wheels. This month, let's focus on how the position of the front casters effects the load distribution between the rear wheels and front casters. 2014-05-23 Keep Reading
Rolling Resistance in Manual Wheelchairs In a previous article, I spoke about rolling resistance in manual wheelchairs. Let's take a step back and look more closely at what is meant by the term "rolling resistance" and what factors contribute to the rolling resistance in a manual wheelchair. Before we look at rolling resistance, let's have a quick physics lesson. 2014-04-25 Keep Reading
