General references that may be used as exam preparation resources for the Seating and Mobility Specialist Certification.
Books
- "Assistive Technologies, Principles and Practice. 4th edition" (2015). Cook, A.M., Polgar, J. Mosby (Elsevier), St. Louis, MO.
- "Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 4th edition", RESNA Press, Michelle Lange editor
- "Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Clinical Resource Guide", Michelle Lange; Jean Minkel.
- Promo code "RESNA20" will give a 20% discount off the book when purchased directly from SLACK Books
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Chapter 31: The prescription wheelchair: an orthotic device. Physical Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment, 3rd ed., (pp 685-704).Bergen, A. F. (1994).S. O’Sullivan (ed.), Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Company.
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"Spinal Cord Injuries: Management and Rehabilitation" Erica Druin, Martha Macht, Ph.D. Sliwinski, Sue Ann Sisto , Sue Ann, Ph.D.
Articles
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Preservation of Upper Limb Function Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Clinical Practice Guideline for Health-Care Professionals, Paralyzed Veterans of America Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine, J Spinal Cord Med. 2005; 28(5): 434–470.
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A framework for the conceptual modeling of assistive technology device outcomes. Disability and Rehabilitation, 25(22), 2003, Fuhrer MJ, Jutai JW, Scherer MJ, DeRuyter F.
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Special Seating: An Illustrated Guide, Zollars, J. A.
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Light Touch. Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation. Cooper, R., Schmeler, M. Cooper, R. (2001)
Position Papers
RESNA position papers
Standards
Web Resources
Out of Print Books that may be useful
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Engstrom, B. 2002. Ergonomic Seating. A true challenge. Posturalis Books: Sweden. *note: This book is out of print.
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Boninger, M. Baldwin, M., Cooper, R. (May, 2000). Manual Wheelchair Pushrim Biomechanics and Axle Position *note: This book is out of print. An electronic copy may be available on Google Books.