7 Ways to Ease Shoulder Strain for Wheelchair Users

Man in a wheelchair does a shoulder stretch against a doorway, wearing a beige tank top and black pants in a cozy living room.Shoulder pain affects wheelchair users at alarming rates, with research showing that one in two wheelchair users will experience musculoskeletal pain, with shoulder pain being the most common type. The repetitive nature of wheelchair propulsion, combined with the increased demands placed on the upper body for daily activities, creates a perfect storm for overuse injuries.  …

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