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Would my legs fall asleep when sitting in a wheelchair be related to my parkinsons disease?
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An athlete sitting in a wheelchair at rest throws a basketball forward since the athlete and the wheelchair have greater mass than the basketball has the athlete and the wheelchair will?
move backward at a lower speed than the basketball moves forward
How do wheelchair lifts work in a car?
Wheelchair lifts in cars are similar to lifts found in homes and other buildings. They lower a platform to the ground, where the wheelchair is placed, then it is slowly raised back up into the vehicle. Some lifts are designed for the person to be sitting on the wheelchair during, while others are strictly for the wheelchair itself.
Why did christoper reeve die?
he died from infection. the infection came from a sore from sitting in a wheelchair for a long time
What paralympic sports are there?
There are many sports, such as: Wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair fencing, archery, athletics, boccia, cycling road, cycling track, equestrian, football 5-a-side, football 7-a-side, goalball, judo, powerlifting, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis and sitting volleyball.
Why is it important to transfer from wheelchair to dining chair for meals?
an individual wants to remain in their wheelchiar instead of transferring to dining chair for meals Improvement; There is no importance of sitting in a dining chair. If a Person who uses a wheelchair wishes to sit in their own wheelchair at a Dining table then there should be no problem. The person may feel a lot more comfortable in their own chair and not want the fuss of having to get out of the chair just to suit other people. There is nothing wrong with sitting in a wheelchair while eating! I do and have done it all my life.
When you wheelie do you stand up or sit down?
I would think you could do it either ways, for you can do it on a skateboard standing up, or on a wheelchair sitting down. If you can't do it on a wheelchair then only standing up. But you never know Peace to whoever is reading this answer!!
How comfortable are wheelchair cushions?
Wheelchair cusions give great comfort for those who are using the wheelchairs. One of the big wheelchair comfort item is wheelchair cushion. The well designed wheelchair gives a correct posture which also assists both circulation and respiration in the person using the wheelchair. A wheelchair cushion is one of the accessories of the wheelchair which has multiple positive benefits. Just like a couch or sofa wheel chair cusions come in all shapes sizes and comfort levels. If a cusion is comfortable also depends on the person sitting on it. What you might find comfortable might not be comfortable to the next person. Most wheelchair bound people have a cusion that meets their needs and comfort levels.
What are the five Paralymic games?
There are five sports contested on the Winter Paralympic Games: Alpine skiing Ice sledge hockey Biathlon Cross-country skiing Wheelchair curling There are 20 sports contested in the Summer Paralympic Games: Archery Boccia Cycling Equestrian 5 Man Football 7 Man Football Goalball Judo Powerlifting Rowing Sailing Shooting Swimming Table Tennis Track and Field Volleyball (sitting) Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Tennis
Are sitting bull and crazy horse related?
No, not at all.
Bariatric Wheelchair?
When it comes to choosing your bariatric wheelchair, comfort is one of the most important factors to consider. No matter what type of wheelchair you are considering, make sure the seat is supportive, comfortable and is the right size and height for your body. Before ordering your wheelchair, it's important to try out several different types by sitting in them to see which one offers the most comfort. Considering how much time most patients spend in their wheelchairs, comfort is of utmost importance. Trying out your wheelchair could mean the difference in regret and satisfaction for many years to come.
Individual want to remain in their wheelchair instead of transferring to a dining chair for meals?
Whats the problem with that? I sit at the dining table in my wheelchair whenever I eat. What's the point in transferring to an uncomfortable seat, sitting awkwardly through a meal just so I can look more uniform in a Dining chair? If the individual is an adult, who wants to sit in their wheelchair to eat then you really have no business telling them what they can and can't sit on.
What sport is played in the Paralympics?
ArcheryAthletics (track and field)BocciaCyclingEquestrianFootball 5-a-sideFootball 7-a-sideGoalballJudoPowerliftingRowingSailingShootingSwimmingTable TennisVolleyball (sitting)Wheelchair basketballWheelchair fencingWheelchair rugbyWheelchair tennisWheelchair RacingIm Going To Be In 2012 paralympics
