Impact of a Wheelchair Education Protocol Based on Practice Guidelines for Preservation of Upper-Limb Function: A Randomized Trial

The intervention group showed better skills on key wheelchair propulsion biomechanics variables related to upper-limb health. Use of a structured education program may be an effective method of educating new manual wheelchair users to prevent the development of upper-limb impairments in an inpatient setting. Additional follow-up testing is necessary to determine whether the differences seen in propulsion skills translate into decreased pain and improved quality of life in the long term.