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Taking care of a Wheelchair

Breaking down in no fun! A little prevention can go a long way.toward avoiding bigger problems. Knowing something about how your wheelchair works can give you a greater sense of confidence as you move around in the community.

KEEP THEM WHEELS ROLLIN' - Modern wheelchairs are easier to Maintain, but vigilance is important. Written by John Jennings , in Quest, a publication of the Muscular Dystropy Association.
Wheelchair maintenance by Takashi Yogi.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - an information bulletin from the Food and Drug Administration.

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Last Updated: 3-2-2006

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Please note: This information is provided a archival information from the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Wheeled Mobility from 1993 to 2002.

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