Hi Luke,
In '76 the medical rehab thinking was that if a person could push a chair it would help build their upper body strength. I pushed myself until I had a disarticulation of my right leg in '89, and by then the medical thinking was that having a Quad push themselves was just wearing out their shoulders. I went to a power chair in '89 but both my shoulders grind and ache from all the wear I put on them pushing myself in a manual chair. I hope this helps.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 29 Years Post
Texas, USA
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hey allim writing an essay for school and wondering if you would answer few questions:can or could you push a manual wheelchair?do you have a shoulder injury from pushing a manual chair?has a rehab center, doctor, etc. suggested pushing a manual chair to build arm strength?thanks guys. all input and suggestions are helpful.Luke
