Is an appropriate wheelchair becoming out of reach?
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چکیده
Jessica Presperin Pedersen, MBA, OTR/L, ATP/SMS Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Chicago, IL; Alexian Brother Hospital Home Health, Presperin Pedersen Associates Disclosures outside this publication: consultancy, provide input to state of New Mexico concerning assistive technology; expert testimony, various law firms pertaining to lawsuits filed in regards to wheelchairs or seating (money to author); payment for development of educational presentations, ATG and NRRTS (money to author); travel/accommodations/ meeting expenses unrelated to activities listed, International Seating Symposium
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عنوان ژورنال:
- PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
دوره 6 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014