Wheelchair Sports: Hang Glider to Wheeler-Dealer

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Marilyn Hamilton invented the Quickie wheelchair for a lighter, faster sports experience.

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She aimed for a wheelchair that enhanced sports performance.

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Meaning of 'imprisoned' in context of Marilyn Hamilton's hang gliding accident:

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Trapped

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Negative cambered wheels are angled, bringing them closer to the body for easier pushing.

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Unlike traditional wheels, this design allows for harder pushes.

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Result of Dr. Guttmann's activity as medicine:

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Injured soldiers regained strength and returned to healthy lives.

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Best summary of the passage:

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Wheelchairs enable injured athletes to maintain an active lifestyle.

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Innovation by Dr. Ludwig Guttmann for spinal cord injury soldiers:

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Introduced sports as therapy.

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Marilyn Hamilton modified her wheelchair to support her active lifestyle.

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Reason: Needed a wheelchair that could accommodate her active lifestyle.

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Key feature of Quickie wheelchair:

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Lower center of gravity for better stability.