Rolling Dynamics, Rolling Resistance & Optimizing Wheeled Prosthetics

Episode 1 February 01, 2023 00:34:01
Rolling Dynamics, Rolling Resistance & Optimizing Wheeled Prosthetics
Mobility Management Podcast
Rolling Dynamics, Rolling Resistance & Optimizing Wheeled Prosthetics

Feb 01 2023 | 00:34:01

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Show Notes

How do you define a successful ultralightweight wheelchair? How do rolling resistance, rolling dynamics, center of mass, weight distribution, etc., impact that wheelchair's efficiency and function? In this second podcast sponsored by RGK, Josh Anderson and Jim Black — both longtime ultralightweight wheelchair riders — and Sarah Leonard, PT, DPT, ATP, discuss the manufacturer's made-to-measure custom-building process, why individualized configurations are crucial, and the many benefits of optimizing these "wheeled prosthetics."

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