Wheel Chair Mobility Handbook and Video

Information for physical and occupational therapists teaching wheelchair mobility

Worcester, MA August 2, 2000 Charlie Croteau's first work, Wheel Chair Mobility - A Handbook, is a practical, in-depth guide detailing the maneuvers needed for wheel chair use, as well as wheel chair selection and adaptation. The handbook, published by Park Press Publishing, is currently available via the website, www.wheelchairmobility.org. To compliment this work, the author is in the final stages of the first video in a series focusing on the essentials of daily living skills and the psycho- social aspects of spinal cord injury. The video, entitled "Living with Spinal Cord Injuries" will be distributed through the website as well.

This media will assist physical and occupational therapists develop the necessary expertise in this area to truly help their patients. According to, Donnalee Shain MS, PTPCS, a Clinical Faculty Specialist at Northeastern University, "Mr. Croteau has written an extremely valuable book for every physical and occupational therapist who teaches wheelchair mobility. He has written this book from his personal experience with clear instructions, excellent photographs and a host of tricks of the trade."

Wheel Chair Mobility - A Handbook and "Living with Spinal Cord Injuries" are the result of over 20 years of experience teaching on a spinal cord injury unit at Boston University/Boston Medical Center. Croteau has also taught at Northeastern University, Boston University, Simmons College, Massachusetts General Hospital, to name a few. For a more in depth view of the work visit the website or contact Kathaleen Alexander at AIA Communications.