RESNA position on the application of ultralight manual wheelchairs

Assist Technol. 2025 Mar 4;37(2):69-86. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2221148. Epub 2023 Aug 2.

Abstract

The purpose of this RESNA Position Paper is to provide evidence from the literature and share typical clinical applications supporting the application of ultralight manual wheelchairs (ULWCs) to assist practitioners in decision-making and justification of wheelchair recommendations.

Keywords: assistive technology; mobility; practice guidelines; wheelchairs.

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Persons with Disabilities* / rehabilitation
  • Wheelchairs* / standards