This is a video of all 32 skills that make up the manual wheelchair version of the Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) Version 5.2. The person in the wheelchair is an able-bodied therapist simulating a person with paraplegia. This video was recorded on September 13, 2021. Total score 86/93 = 92%.
To find the Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) version 5.2 and the Wheelchair Skills Program Manual version 5.2.1 visit: wheelchairskillsprogram.ca/en...
WARNING: Some wheelchair skills can be dangerous if tried without a spotter (such as a caregiver) to ensure safety. Trying all of the skills in this video may not be appropriate for some wheelchair users or caregivers. A caregiver should only try any skill that he/she and the wheelchair user are comfortable trying, Also, to avoid overuse injury, the caregiver should avoid overexerting him/herself in the mistaken believe that success on every skill is expected.
The Wheelchair Skills Program (www.wheelchairskillsprogram.ca) is a set of free online low-tech, high-impact, evidence-based resources for the assessment and training of the wheelchair skills of users (with or without the assistance of their caregivers) of manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and motorized mobility scooters.