This is a video of the descends low curb skill, one of the skills that make up the manual wheelchair version of the Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) Version 5.2. The person in the wheelchair is an able-bodied therapist simulating a person with paraplegia. This video was recorded on September 13, 2021. The WST capacity score is 3 (advanced pass). Forward roll-off technique.

To find the Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) version 5.2 and the Wheelchair Skills Program Manual version 5.2.1 visit: [ Ссылка ]...

WARNING: Some wheelchair skills can be dangerous if tried without a spotter (such as a caregiver) to ensure safety. Trying all of the skills in this video may not be appropriate for some wheelchair users or caregivers. A caregiver should only try any skill that he/she and the wheelchair user are comfortable trying, Also, to avoid overuse injury, the caregiver should avoid overexerting him/herself in the mistaken believe that success on every skill is expected.

The Wheelchair Skills Program (www.wheelchairskillsprogram.ca) is a set of free online low-tech, high-impact, evidence-based resources for the assessment and training of the wheelchair skills of users (with or without the assistance of their caregivers) of manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and motorized mobility scooters.

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