Introduction to the Wheelchair Flashcards
Wheelchair interventions refer to …
- Limitations in mobility and postural control
- Refer to seating and mobility
- Address general vs custom durable medial equipment
What do we want our patients to be able to do when it comes to sitting in a wheelchair?
Have the ability to be positioned in sitting against gravity with balance and optimal postural alignment
Good seating corrects and/ or accommodates …
- Postural deviation that could lead to structural deformity
- Prevents skin breakdown
- Assists in spasticity management
- Allows users to participate in activities of daily living
- Functional tasks
- Recreation
What are the different types of wheelchairs?
- Manual Wheelchairs
- Recliner Wheelchairs
- Tilt-n-Space Wheelchairs
- Pediatric Wheelchairs
- Powered Wheelchairs
- Sports and Recreation Wheelchairs
How many kinds of manual wheelchairs are there and what are they?
- Standard adult wheelchair
- Heavy duty standard adult wheelchair
3/4. Lightweight and ultra lightweight manual wheelchair
Why were lightweight and ultra lightweight manual wheelchairs designed?
For those who cannot push a standard chair functionally or need different seat sizing
What are the 5 components of a wheelchair?
- Seat frame
- Seat to back angle
- Armrests
- Leg rests and footrests
- Wheels and wheel locks
What are 8 different wheelchair accessories?
- Lapboard
- Positioning belt
- Antitip device
- Hand rim projections
- Break lever extender
- Controls
- Cushions
- Positioning
What is the goal of the seat height? (how high off the ground)
2” clearance of footrests from the floor to allow for footrest clearance over thresholds
What is the goal for seat depth?
Full thigh support to reduce pressure on buttocks and support the lower extremities
What is the goal for the seat width?
Space to accommodate width of hips without causing pressure on the skin
What is the goal of the back height?
Below the inferior angle of the scapula to not interfere with UR propulsion
What is the goal of the armrest height?
Appropriate support of the upper extremity
How would you break down a folding frame wheelchair?
- Remove any cushions or supports
- Remove leg rests
- Remove armrests (optional)
- Pull up on the seat upholstery to fold in the middle
- Lift the wheelchair by the frame to transport
What kind of training should you provide the client and caregiver?
- Proper sitting posture
- Pressure relief
- Wheelchair propulsion
- Transfer training
