Wheelchair propulsion demands during outdoor community ambulation.
OBJECTIVE: Quantify manual wheelchair propulsion effort during outdoor community ambulation. DESIGN: Case series. SUBJECTS: Thirteen individuals (12 with SCI, 1 with spina bifida) who were experienced manual wheelchair users and had no current upper extremity injury or pain complaints. METHODS: Measurements were obtained from instrumented wheelchair rims during steady-state propulsion as subjects traversed outdoor concrete sidewalk terrain that included smooth level, aggregate level, and a ramp with a smooth surface. Propulsion effort was assessed using the average propulsion moment, average instantaneous power, and work for both upper extremities. RESULTS: Propulsion effort, captured by the propulsion moment, work and power, varied across ground conditions (p<0.001). Propulsion effort was greater as the rolling resistance increased (i.e., smooth versus aggregate surfaces) and as the inclination angle progressed from level to inclined surfaces. There were no side-to-side differences across ground conditions for the propulsion moment or work. power wheelchairs and http://www.easymedonline.com/Mobility-Scooters-s/20.htm generation was significantly greater on the dominant compared to the non-dominant extremity during the more challenging aggregate surface and ramp conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Propulsion effort varies with demands imposed by different ground conditions. Quantification of wheelchair propulsion demands provides rehabilitations specialists with objective information to guide treatment of patients adapting to manual wheelchair use
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Wheelchair propulsion demands during outdoor community ambulation.
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 26th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
A Nursing Cover Letter Will Land You a Job As An R.N.
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 25th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
A Nursing Cover Letter Will Land You a Job As An R.N.
Let the hiring manger know up front in your nursing cover letter samples that you’re ready to be hired. Write your nursing cover letters in a way that shows your expertise and training and also your compassion and commitment to patients. Nurses are needed. So if you want to get the job that best suits your talent, experience, and values, write a nursing cover letter that expresses those truths. Keep them short, focused, and clear. And be sure to ask for an interview so you can talk in person with a potential employer about what he or she expects and what you expect and want.
Customer Service Cover Letter Secrets
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 24th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
Customer Service Cover Letter Secrets
If you like to provide excellent customer service, and want to work in this field, then write a customer service cover letter that will put your best foot forward. Show the hiring manager what you can do. Demonstrate your caring and kindness in all the customer service cover letters you write. In addition to mentioning your experience and aptitude for service, show your ability by including a little personal story of something that happened for a customer as a result of working with you. Make these human interest examples a part of your customer service cover letter and you’re bound to land the job you’ve been looking for.
Become a Sales Manager This Sure-Fired Way
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 22nd, 2009 | by admin | no comments
Become a Sales Manager This Sure-Fired Way
If you see yourself managing a team of sales people, then write a cover letter for sales manager and put yourself out there for such a job. Be sure to mention your sales experience, if applicable, your education and training, and any ideas you have to help propel the company’s sales department forward. Well-written cover letter samples for sales managers can make the difference between a ‘yes’ and a ‘no’ from a hiring manager. So decide today to write a smashing cover letter for sales manager and turn your dream into a job.
Build a Great Professional Cover Letter and Land An Interview
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 21st, 2009 | by admin | no comments
Build a Great Professional Cover Letter and Land An Interview
The objective is to get a personal meeting with a hiring managerthe one who can offer you the job you want. So why wait another minute? A resume cover letters builder is your open door to the position you hope to fill. Just as you build a house one board or brick at a time, so you build a cover letter that introduces you and your experience to a potential employer. Look on the Internet for cover letter examples builders. Locate the cover letter builder that’s right for you and then get to work, building your own letter and sending it off to the companies on your list.
Cover Letter Software to the Rescue!
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 20th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
Cover Letter Software to the Rescue!
If you’re short on time you may want to consider ordering cover letter software so you can begin writing your own job cover letter right away. Expert help is available in this format. No need to buy a book. Get cover letter software instead. Examples, outlines, suggestions and tips are all there to assist you in planning, preparing, and polishing your job applications and covering them with a great letter. So start today by getting a couple of different cover letter software programs to help you.
BBQ FACTS: Leftovers
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 19th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
BBQ FACTS: Leftovers
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BBQ FACTS
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BBQ FACTS
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Logo Design Information
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 16th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
Logo Design Information
Since 1995, the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has made use of the teal and gold running man logo graphic design. While the corporate logo design served TCA well for thirteen years, the agency has evolved and it is time to update the brand to better reflect changes at the agency. TCA is under new leadership and moving in a new direction.
Introduce Yourself With An Introduction Cover Letter
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 14th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
Introduce Yourself With An Introduction Cover Letter
Think of yourself as someone about to meet a strangera man or woman you want to know but as yet, do not. Chances are, if you met, you’d get acquainted by introducing yourselves to one another regarding family, jobs, hobbies, interests, and so on. The same holds true in print. An introduction cover letter is a tool you can use to meet a potential employer. Greet the woman or man at the beginning of your introduction cover letter and then describe some important details about yourself that are related to the work you wish to do. Introduction cover letters are keys to making new acquaintances who are far away.
The Effective Job Seeker
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 13th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
The Effective Job Seeker
The effective job seeker will not send the same resume for each new job opportunity. Resumes need to be tailored for each position. Likewise, the same cover letter cannot be used in every situation. It also must be customized for each opportunity. There are a variety of cover letter formats, some of which are described below. Whatever format you use, be sure the letter conforms to acceptable standards for business letters.
Consumer participation in identifying research and development priorities for power wheelchair input devices and controllers
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 12th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
Consumer participation in identifying research and development priorities for power wheelchair input devices and controllers
A focus group comprised of persons who use power wheelchairs, www.easymedonline.com and professionals working in the field were asked to participate in a brainstorming session to determine priorities for the development and application of power mobility input devices and control concepts. The group consensus was that durability and reliability are the most important criteria. Essentially, the expectation is that a power wheelchair must work everyday in the way a person needs it and wants it. At the same time, there is a desire to enhance and advance the features of input devices and control systems. Many would say these changes constitute designing “smarter” power wheelchairs, such as systems that can independently detect obstacles and can provide users with more feedback. This paper presents the rationale behind forming this focus group and details of the results of a brainstorming session where ideas were generated and prioritized. The five most important issues as determined by the group are discussed in depth.
THANK YOU LETTERS AND NOTES
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 11th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
THANK YOU LETTERS AND NOTES
“Thank you” is a powerful statement that is seldom heard. Every thank you is an opportunity to sell your qualifications and to leave a fresh impression in the mind of the reader. Send a cover letter or note to employers and employment contacts whenever they have extended themselves in any way on behalf of your job search. At the minimum, a written thank you should be sent after all interviews.
Integrated control and related technology of assistive devices
Categories: Photos, Social, Stay In Touch, Talk To Each Other, Whats Going On | June 9th, 2009 | by admin | no comments
Integrated control and related technology of assistive devices
Assistive devices are now available that allow persons with severe physical disabilities to complete tasks independently. When the user has severe physical limitations, it may be advantageous to have an integrated control system where a single control interface (e.g., joystick, head switches, voice recognition system, keypad) is used to operate two or more assistive devices (e.g., power wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices, www.easymedonline.com, computers, environmental control units, and other devices that are controlled electronically). The advantages of integrated control are that persons with limited motor control can access several devices with one access site without assistance, and the user does not need to learn a different operating mechanism for each device. The purpose of this review is to convey the depth and breadth of the research that has been conducted on integrated control systems, as well as to provide some insights into future directions. We reviewed research works pertaining to communication and environmental control, computer access, and wheelchair guidance systems. Information gathered in this study will help people become fully aware of the status of contemporary integrated control technology in order to increase the quality of life of people who use electronic assistive devices.
Comparison of mobility device delivery within Department of Veterans Affairs for individuals with multiple sclerosis versus spinal cord injury
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Comparison of mobility device delivery within Department of Veterans Affairs for individuals with multiple sclerosis versus spinal cord injury
Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) report decreased satisfaction with their www.easymedonline.com devices compared with individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). This study (1) investigated the demographic differences between veterans with MS (V-MS) and veterans with SCI (V-SCI) who were issued a wheelchair by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and (2) described differences in mobility device prescription. We merged two VHA databases to obtain demographic and wheelchair information for all V-MS and V-SCI in 2000 and 2001. Descriptive information for issued wheelchairs was available for 2,154 V-MS and V-SCI. We found that V-MS were significantly less likely to receive higher quality wheelchairs (manual or power) compared with V-SCI (p < 0.001). The disparity in VHA power wheelchairs prescription between these two groups indicates a need for further research regarding the assistive device prescription process in these populations.