HealthAssistive Device Decision Tree
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How do I decide which mobility device to prescribe for my client?

               
Can the person ambulate?
NO
Can the person independently propel a manual wheelchair within his/her home environment?
NO
Can the person safely and independently operate a power wheelchair?
NO
Manual wheelchair (dependent for propulsion)
 

YES


YES


YES




Can the person walk safely and independently using a wheeled walker or forearm crutches?
NO
Manual Wheelchair
Power Wheelchair
 
 

YES








Wheeled walker or forearm crutches