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FROM THE NRRTS OFFICE Happy 30th Birthday NRRTS!!!
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LIFE ON WHEELS
K. Shantel Patton: Thriving in Her Disability
CLINICALLY SPEAKING
An Exciting and Challenging Career
NOTES FROM THE FIELD
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Three Decades of Wisdom
INDUSTRY LEADER
Thoughtful, Intentional Guidance
CLINICIAN TASK FORCE CTF Year in Review
A LOOK BACK
‘What the Heck is Going On?’
CRT UPDATE
Ready to Take on 2022
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CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE
ADVERTISERS
Pressure Injury Prevention and Healing as a Part of Wheelchair Seating
ALTIMATE.........................INSIDE BACK COVER
CEU ARTICLE
AMYLIOR........................ INSIDE FRONT COVER CLINICAL EDITORIAL
Don’t Skip the Mat Assessment!
CLINICIAN TASK FORCE...................... PAGE 18 MATIA ROBOTICS.................................. PAGE 5
REHAB CASE STUDY
The Role of Wheelchair Seating Intervention in Wound Healing: A Case Study
WEESIE’S WORLD CRT Supplier
PRIME ENGINEERING.......................... PAGE 55 RIDE DESIGNS.................................... PAGE 21 STEALTH.............................................. PAGE 49 SYMMETRIC DESIGNS........................ PAGE 14
RESNA
RESNA: New Year, New-ish Plans!
REIMBURSEMENT & CLINICAL ISSUES
A Denial and Appeal: A True Story
DIRECTIONS CANADA Katie
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