Abstract
The observation that wheelchairs often failed to provide the mobility and support needed by patients with neuromuscular disability facilitated this study. Three groups of subjects with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and muscular dystrophy were examined to determine their various disabilities and anthropometric measurement. These were then compared with wheelchair dimensions in an endeavour to determine whether the problem was wheelchair design or poor prescription. An evaluation of wheelchair use was also included. Results showed that several wheelchair dimensions including seat depth, arm rest height, backrest height and lack of contour support failed to match the sample population, indicating the need for greater care in selection of wheelchairs for patients with neuromuscular disabilities in addition to the need for design revision.
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