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Elevating wheelchair system. Brief article Nov 1, 2009 59
Discharged patient injured exiting wheelchair unattended. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Oct 1, 2009 964
Analysis of healthy sitting behavior: Interface pressure distribution and subcutaneous tissue oxygenation. Reenalda, Jasper; Van Geffen, Paul; Nederhand, Marc; Jannink, Michiel; IJzerman, Maarten; Rietman, H Report Sep 1, 2009 5630
Prosthesis and wheelchair use in veterans with lower-limb amputation. Karmarkar, Amol M.; Collins, Diane M.; Wichman, Todd; Franklin, Allison; Fitzgerald, Shirley G.; Dic Report Sep 1, 2009 5309
A wheelchair user with visual and intellectual disabilities managing simple orientation technology for indoor travel. Lancioni, Giulio E.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Sigafoos, Jeff; Campodonico, Francesca; O Report May 1, 2009 2509
Wheelchair wheelies: a Las Vegas teen breaks skate-park records--in a wheelchair. Hamalainen, Karina Cover story Apr 6, 2009 1318
Hands-on science: (no lab required). Apr 6, 2009 530
The special needs patient in a wheelchair: methods for providing dental care to the patient in a wheelchair. Jaccarino, Janet Mar 1, 2009 3078
Inventory of electronic mobility aids for persons with visual impairments: a literature review. Roentgen, Uta R.; Gelderblom, Gert Jan; Soede, Mathijs; de Witte, Luc P. Nov 1, 2008 10054
Comparison of wheelchair wheels in terms of vibration and spasticity in people with spinal cord injury. Vorrink, Sigrid N.W.; Van der Woude, Lucas H.V.; Messenberg, Allon; Cripton, Peter A.; Hughes, Barba Nov 1, 2008 5806
CuddleBug. Brief article Oct 1, 2008 110
Rowers, riders and ramblers meet wheelchair goal for PNCP. Brief article Oct 1, 2008 184
Usage of tilt-in-space, recline, and elevation seating functions in natural environment of wheelchair users. Ding, Dan; Leister, Elizabeth; Cooper, Rory A.; Cooper, Rosemarie; Kelleher, Annmarie; Fitzgerald, S Report Sep 1, 2008 6897
Effect of rear suspension and speed on seat forces and head accelerations experienced by manual wheelchair riders with spinal cord injury. Requejo, Philip S.; Kerdanyan, Grigor; Minkel, Jean; Adkins, Rodney; Waters, Robert Report Sep 1, 2008 6231
Retroback. Brief article Aug 1, 2008 81
Effect of model design, cushion construction, and interface pressure mats on interface pressure and immersion. Pipkin, Leigh; Sprigle, Stephen Report Jul 1, 2008 3884
Comparison of peak shoulder and elbow mechanical loads during weight-relief lifts and sitting pivot transfers among manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. Gagnon, Dany; Nadeau, Sylvie; Noreau, Luc; Dehail, Patrick; Piotte, France Report Jul 1, 2008 6679
Toward real-time detection of deep tissue injury risk in wheelchair users using hertz contact theory. Agam, Limor; Gefen, Amit Report May 1, 2008 8601
Effects of an instructor's wheelchair use on communicating concepts to college students. Kimbrough, Sandy; Green, Raymond; White, Mark Report Mar 22, 2008 2742
Peering into a crystal ball: what's the future for wheelchair--seated travel? Part 7. van Roosmalen, Linda; Hobson, Douglas Feb 1, 2008 2169
Crossfire All Terrain wheelchair. Brief article Jan 1, 2008 160
Curb descent testing of suspension manual wheelchairs. Kwarciak, Andrew M.; Cooper, Rory A.; Fitzgerald, Shirley G. Report Jan 1, 2008 7406
Investigation of large transit vehicle accidents and establishing appropriate protection for wheelchair riders. Shaw, Greg Report Jan 1, 2008 13527
How many people would benefit from a smart wheelchair? Simpson, Richard C.; LoPresti, Edmund F.; Cooper, Rory A. Report Jan 1, 2008 14951
Wheelchair Transportation Safety series: part 6: the role of parents and caregivers in providing safe transportation for occupants seated in wheelchairs. Schneider, Lawrence W.; Manary, Miriam A.; Bertocci, Gina E. Nov 1, 2007 1500
Teens in Transition to Community Transportation. Buning, Mary Ellen; Furhman, Susan; Shutrump, Sue Sep 1, 2007 1966
Riding to school in a wheelchair. Buning, Mary Ellen; Shutrump, Sue; Manary, Miriam A. Jul 1, 2007 1397
Distribution and cost of wheelchairs and scooters provided by Veterans Health Administration. Hubbard, Sandra L.; Fitzgerald, Shirley G.; Vogel, Bruce; Reker, Dean M.; Cooper, Rory A.; Boninger, Jul 1, 2007 7630
Assessing mobility characteristics and activity levels of manual wheelchair users. Tolerico, Michelle L.; Ding, Dan; Cooper, Rory A.; Spaeth, Donald M.; Fitzgerald, Shirley G.; Cooper Survey Jul 1, 2007 7143
Longitudinal assessment of vibrations during manual and power wheelchair driving over select sidewalk surfaces. Wolf, Erik; Cooper, Rory A.; Pearlman, Jonathan; Fitzgerald, Shirley G.; Kelleher, Annmarie Report Jul 1, 2007 4938
Multisite comparison of wheelchair propulsion kinetics in persons with paraplegia. Koontz, Alicia M.; Yang, Yusheng; Price, Robert; Tolerico, Michelle L.; DiGiovine, Carmen P.; Sisto, Report May 1, 2007 6665
Effects of camber on wheeling efficiency in the experienced and inexperienced wheelchair user. Perdios, Angeliki; Sawatzky, Bonita J.; Sheel, A. William Report May 1, 2007 5176
Mobility and my "disability friendly" van. Levinson, Jerry Brief article May 1, 2007 189
The ultimate vehicular humiliation. Levinson, Jerry Brief article May 1, 2007 234
Getting the right wheelchair for travel: a WC19-compliant wheelchair: this is EP's second installment in a six part series on Wheelchair Transportation Safety (WTS), produced in partnership with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Look for more informative articles on WTS appearing throughout 2007. Manary, Miriam A.; Hobson, Douglas A.; Schneider, Lawrence W. May 1, 2007 1117
ParaBase Tech NH, creator of a specially constructed multi-terrain standup wheelchair, has been named winner of the March "Innovation Rocks!". Brief article Apr 13, 2007 59
Using a Wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle: an overview of wheelchair transportation safety and related standards. Schneider, Larry Apr 1, 2007 1804
A front-row seat at a wheelchair crash test: EP kicks off its Wheelchair Transportation Safety series with a visit to the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute. Carter, Jan Mar 1, 2007 1365
The history of the wheelchair assessment service in New Zealand: from client centred to client directed. Whitcombe-Shingler, Maria Sep 1, 2006 3524
Revolucion rampista! Tomas Hernandez on how disabled activists shook up a lethargic local government. Hernandez, Tomas Column Nov 1, 2005 535
Taking a cruise should get easier. Brief Article Sep 22, 2005 134
'My road to purpose'. Behring, Kenneth E. Sep 1, 2005 1443
Wheelchairs get workout in quad rugby: Vesco gets 'Murderball' plug, eyes everyday wheelchairs. Lewis, Connie Jul 18, 2005 1191
Free wheelchair mission. Brief Article Jun 22, 2005 187
CMS codes, coverage for wheelchairs and scooters. Brief Article Apr 1, 2005 319
Proposed wheelchair rules issued. Frieden, Joyce Brief Article Mar 1, 2005 127
Medicare coverage determination: providing wheelchairs through federal regulations. Jan 1, 2005 1170
Accessible tree house. Jan 1, 2005 367
Ice fishing without boundaries. Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 255
Utah Community Credit Union and the Provo Rotary Club. Brief Article Jun 1, 2004 41
Acceptance and meanings of wheelchair use in senior stroke survivors. Barker, Donna J.; Reid, Denise; Cott, Cheryl Report Mar 1, 2004 7520
Dyn-Ergo Scoot Chair. Brief Article Jan 1, 2004 62
Memory-Matic safety brake. Brief Article Jan 1, 2004 56
Power wheelchair. Brief Article Jan 1, 2004 58
PlainSense wheelchairs. Brief Article Nov 1, 2003 57
Wheels in motion: a history of the wheelchair. Scherer, Stephanie Nov 1, 2003 382
Wheelchair. Brief Article Oct 1, 2003 44
Defense Security Cooperation Agency is a key player in providing wheelchairs to Afghanistan. Caudill, Virginia Sep 22, 2003 785
Traveling for sports competition: minimize the hassles, maximize the experience, Part 2. (sports). Kelly, Kim Jun 1, 2003 1000
Convaid. (Mobility: Special Advertising Section). Brief Article May 1, 2003 247
Wheelchair. (Product News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 65
Elevating leg rest. (Product News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 63
Reflections of a caregiver. (Update). Johnson, Jim Brief Article Mar 22, 2003 176
Considerations for power mobility making the most of your choices. Peterson, Bradford C. Jan 1, 2003 920
Wheelchair Accessible Desk with Height Adjustment & Storage. (new products). Brief Article Dec 1, 2002 79
Wheelchair Guide. (Innovations). Brief Article Dec 1, 2002 45
Rotarians eye $50k for wheelchairs at annual gathering. (Newsmakers). Strickland, Patti Brief Article Nov 11, 2002 281
Omega Trac. (new products). Brief Article Oct 1, 2002 113
Wheelchairs on the go. (Resources). Brief Article Sep 22, 2002 139
Wheelchair Cushion. (Pressure Relief). Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 125
Permobil Power Chairs. (Special Advertising Section). Apr 1, 2002 774
Freedom designs: in pursuit of excellence. (Special Advertising Section). Maloco, Giiny Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 240
Convaid. (Special Advertising Section). Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 271
Quantum Dynamo power chairs. (Special Advertising Section). Apr 1, 2002 574
Frank mobility. (Special Advertising Section). Apr 1, 2002 741
TerraTrek. (new products). Brief Article Mar 1, 2002 93
WheelchairNet offers something for everyone. (Technology: innovative Web sites use the Internet to break down real barriers). Nov 1, 2001 506
Casbar. (new products). Brief Article Oct 1, 2001 107
Mulholland Outback. (new products). Brief Article Oct 1, 2001 129
All-Terrain Power Wheelchair. Brief Article Oct 1, 2001 153
Air Flotation Surfaces. Brief Article Oct 1, 2001 107
Antirollback Brake. Brief Article Oct 1, 2001 79
Swedish wheelchair maker trips over documentation. Brief Article Oct 1, 2001 936
Residential-Style Wheelchair. Brief Article Sep 1, 2001 77
Bariatric Products: Gendron. Brief Article Sep 1, 2001 76
Koala. (new products). Brief Article Aug 1, 2001 101
Standing Aid: Uplift Technologies. Aug 1, 2001 72
DOUBLE-WALL WHEELCHAIR RIMS. Brief Article Jul 1, 2001 91
FIRM ADJUSTMENTS. BRONSTAD, AMANDA Brief Article Jun 18, 2001 844
Wheelchair Lift Seat. Brief Article Jun 1, 2001 121
Warning Letter Analysis. Flickinger, Bruce Jun 1, 2001 2339
What you should know about the first wheelchair: getting mobile is important in a child's development, and picking the right chair needs to be an informed decision. (Mobility 2001: enhances daily living activities). Kinross, Louise Apr 1, 2001 1664
Wheels for children: two organizations bring mobility equipment to children in need around the world. (Mobility 2001: enhance daily living activities). Mulholland, Cathy Apr 1, 2001 1450
Bariatric Wheelchairs. Brief Article Apr 1, 2001 89
Thoughts from the Underworld. Sharp, Marietta H. Mar 22, 2001 494
Technology for Restorative Programs. Brief Article Mar 1, 2001 42
Wheelchair Cushion. Brief Article Mar 1, 2001 35
Wheelchair Safety Device. Brief Article Feb 1, 2001 59
U.S. District Court: HANDICAPPED. Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 311
U.S. District Court: ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act. Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 310

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