Determining the Right Wheelchair: It's More than Measurements FeaturedShow: Dr. House: Living with and Beyond DisabilityGuest(s) Rich Salm, CRTS, ATP Topic Complex Rehabilitation Wheelchairs and Seating Topic Info Oftentimes, while getting evaluated for a custom wheelchair, clients will comment: "Gee, I had no idea it was this involved to get a wheelchair." The general perception is that getting a wheelchair just requires taking physical measurements and picking a color. Although, this may work in a few circumstances, it won't work for individuals who rely on the wheelchair for mobility and comfortable seating. Rich Salm joins the show to take the listener through the evaluation process of one wheelchair user. Guest Info Rich Salm has worked in the DME industry for 30 years and for the past 21 years has specialized in fitting people with all different kinds of disabilities with custom wheelchairs and seating systems. Rich owned and operated his own wheelchair supply business, Peak Wheelchairs, for 13 years, and recently joined forces with ATG Rehab Mountain Region as a seating/mobility specialist and director of sales and marketing. In addition, Rich has served on the professional standards board of RESNA, the Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Engineers Society of North America and the board of directors for NRRTS, The National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers. Website Host Dr. Glen House Original Air Date 5 / 10 / 2011 |
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