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2. Wheelchair Shopping? Here’s What You Need to Know - WebMD

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   You can find basic wheelchairs, transport chairs, folding chairs, lightweight and ultra-lightweight chairs, and sports chairs. Manual wheelchairs. These chairs usually have larger back wheels to ...

3. What Is a PM&R Physician? - WebMD

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   3 min read. A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, also known as a PM&R physician or a physiatrist, treats a wide variety of medical conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, bones ...

4. What it's Like Living in a Wheelchair - Healthline

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   Just Because I’m in a Wheelchair Doesn’t Mean Life Stops. From giving motivational talks to making people laugh as a “sit-down comedian,” Jessie Chin shares why his paralysis can’t keep ...

5. Mobility and Accessibility: Planning for Your Needs - WebMD

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   Build a ramp to the front door if you use a walker or wheelchair. Install rails on both sides of stairs or a motorized lift, called a stair glide. Lower kitchen counters and cabinets.

6. Wheelchair Prescription | Definition and Patient Education

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   Wheelchair design and usability vary greatly. The two major types of wheelchairs are manual and electric. Manual wheelchairs are less expensive than electric, but they can still be quite costly.

7. Wheelchair Exercises: A Routine for Strength - Healthline

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   Sit comfortably and hold a broomstick in your hands in a wide grip, about 6 inches wider than your shoulders. Raise the dowel up above your head, keeping your arms straight. Adjust your grip if ...