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Trial 3: When encountering a bump going down a slope, which combination of person and wheelchair is most likely to tip forward?

SELECT a WHEELCHAIR

SELECT a PERSON

 



 

 

 

Back wheel - back
Front wheel - small

 

Back wheel - forward
 front wheel - small

 


Back wheel - back
 Front wheel - large

 

Back wheel - forward
Front wheel - large

 

ANY OF THE ABOVE



140 lb woman


180 lb man


125 lb amputee

ANY OF THE ABOVE

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