Resources

Wheelchair & Wheelchair Cushion Testing Resources

Standards Activities:

• RESNA Standards Activities
• ISO Standards Activities
• ISWP Product Testing Wiki

Wheelchair Cushion Test Methods (Videos):

• Loaded Contour Depth and Overload Deflection (LCD) Testing
• Envelopment Testing
• Simulated Use Testing
• Hysteresis Testing
• Impact Damping Testing
• Horizontal Stiffness Testing

Wheelchair Test Methods (Videos):

• Wheel Rolling Resistance Testing
• Caster Testing

Wheelchair Cushion Test Center:

• University of Pittsburgh, Tissue Integrity Management (TIM) Lab