TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Interventions to Improve Wheelchair Skills A1 - Fulk, George D. A1 - Hastings, Jennifer A2 - O’Sullivan, Susan B. A2 - Schmitz, Thomas J. Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation, 2e AB - For people who have spinal cord injury (SCI) and others who use a manual wheelchair as their primary means of locomotion, the ability to propel and maneuver over and around various obstacles and terrains in their home and community is essential for functional independence, community participation, and quality of life.1,2 To propel a manual wheelchair independently in the home and community environments, riders need to be able to perform basic wheelchair mobility skills such as propulsion, door management, emergency egress, wheelies and be able to ascend and descend steep hills, ramps, and curbs. Optimal wheelchair configuration, which allows for the ideal rider positioning, and appropriate technique while performing these skills is important for energy efficiency, injury prevention, and safety. Physical therapists should also employ appropriate teaching strategies to promote motor learning. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1186959399 ER -