A 9-year-old child has bilateral lower extremity paralysis secondary to spina bifida. The child uses both upper extremities to propel a manual wheelchair for all functional mobility. The current wheelchair is getting too small for the child and the parents plan to purchase a new wheelchair. Which specification would be most beneficial to include as part of the recommendation for the new wheelchair to promote independence with self-propulsion during functional mobility? a.) Seat back height measured from the top of the chair cushion to 1 inch. b.) Seat depth measurement of 1-2 inches. c.) Seat width measurement of no more than 1 inch.
[Answered]: A 9-year-old child has bilateral lower extremity…
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