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Maneuverability and usability analysis of three knee-extension propelled wheelchairs

D. S. BLOSWICK University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
,
J. ERICKSON Tradestar Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
,
D. R. BROWN Medibuy, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
,
G. HOWELL Becton Dickinson, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
&
W. MECHAM University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Pages 197-206 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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