Wheelchair
Medical Devices & Assistive Technology

Wheelchair

Early forms; modern development from the 19th century

A wheelchair supports seated mobility through wheels, a frame and a seating system. Hand propulsion, folding structures and powered drives reflect a wide range of environments and user requirements.

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A wheelchair supports seated mobility through wheels, a frame and a seating system. Hand propulsion, folding structures and powered drives reflect a wide range of environments and user requirements.

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Documented physical example or historical image. See the original image record for its subject, date and any reconstruction details.

Image: WoodWheelchair.JPG
Creator: Thelmadatter
License: Public domain

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