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 Choosing
a Wheelchair
by Gary Karp
Karp, a wheelchair
user and ergonomics consultant, guides readers
through the wheelchair selection process. He
overviews the evolution of wheelchair design and
manufacture, and covers the selection process,
manual versus power chairs, cushions, seats and
backs, suspension systems, and accessories. He
also discusses financing, maintenance, and
wheeling style and technique. Includes
checklists, and lists of print and online
resources and manufacturers.
 Positioning
in A Wheelchair: A Guide for Professional
Caregivers of the Disabled Adult
by Jan K. Mayall,
Guylaine Desharnais
Second edition of a
manual for physical therapists and other
caregivers on the correct positioning of the
human body in a wheelchair for extended periods.
 The
Wheelchair Evaluation: A Practical Guide
by Mitch Batavia
A portable reference
on the wheelchair prescription process,
emphasizing the clinical perspective,
history-taking skills, patient body shape, and
wheelchair features driven by patient need.
Common problems are presented along with
algorithms, illustrations, and sample forms.
Includes reference appendices and directory of
manufacturers and suppliers.
 Wheelchair
Selection and Configuration
by Rory A. Cooper
Comprehensive text,
written by a bioengineer, for health care
students and providers involved in wheelchair
selection for patients. Discusses wheelchair
measurement, engineering fundamentals,
biomechanics, electronics, and standards for
manual, powered, specialized, and sports chairs.
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