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Learn the proper techniques for performing manual wheelchair skills and managing different kinds of terrain so you can be as independent as possible in your life. These short videos will show you how.
- Video 1: Introduction to Wheelchair Skills
- Video 2: Wheelie in Place
- Video 3: Wheelie Pop-Ups
- Video 4: Forward in a Wheelie
- Video 5: Grass to Sidewalk
- Video 6: Turning in Tight Spaces
- Video 7: Wheeling Across Grass
- Video 8: Managing Potholes
- Video 9: Crossing Raised Obstacles
- Video 10: Down a Ramp in a Wheelie
- Video 11: Curbs and Steps
- Video 12: Wheelchair Pushing: Good Form
- Video 13: Wheelchair Pushing: Wheelchair Design
- Video 14: Wheelchair Pushing: Going Up a Slope
- Video 15: Wheelchair Pushing: Opening Doors
- Video 16: Stairs with Spotters
Video series from the Northwest Regional SCI System.
This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Information contained does not imply an endorsement from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. See here for further details.
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