Understanding the Vital Meaning of Wheelchair and Seating ...
Understanding the Vital Meaning of Wheelchair and Seating ...
Understanding the Vital Meaning of Wheelchair and Seating ...
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<strong>Wheelchair</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Seating</strong> Assistive Technology(WSAT)‘An enabler both extrinsically <strong>and</strong> intrinsically forpeople with short-term <strong>and</strong> permanent posture <strong>and</strong>mobility impairments <strong>of</strong> body functions <strong>and</strong> structuresto actively participate across <strong>the</strong>ir life span in everydayliving. The type <strong>and</strong> complexity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wheelchair <strong>and</strong>seating technology provided will depend on <strong>the</strong>limitations <strong>and</strong> restrictions caused to individuals’posture <strong>and</strong> mobility to personally participate within<strong>the</strong>ir desired environment <strong>and</strong> context.’ (Gowran 2012,p.2)Gowran, R.J. (2012) Guest Editorial –, Irish Journal <strong>of</strong> Occupational Therapy Special Edition<strong>Wheelchair</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Seating</strong> Provision 39(2), p.226/11/2012Dr Rosemary Joan GowranUniversity <strong>of</strong> Limerick
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