Posture & Seating

Question 1

What is posture?

Answer 1

The way we hold our body segments in relation to each other

Question 2

What are the 6 benefits of a tilt wheelchair?

Answer 2

1. Weight shifts/position change
2. Reduce risk if pressure injury
3. Prompts proper seating alignment
4. Improves respiration
5. Improves digestion
6. Appropriate position for postural hypotension and dysceflexia

Question 3

What are 2 disadvantages of a tilt wheelchair?

Answer 3

1. Hip position is fixed
2. May limit toileting options

Question 4

What are the 5 benefits of a recline wheelchair?

Answer 4

1. Pressure redistribution - large seat surface
2. Decrease fatigue - high muscle tone
3. Improve comfort - hip contractures
4. Facilitate independent weight shifts
5. Improved bladder emptying - catheterized patients

Question 5

What are 2 disadvantages of a recline wheelchair?

Answer 5

1. May cause individual to slide
2. May cause skin breakdown from sliding

Question 6

What are the 4 most important measurements when fitting a client for a wheelchair?

Answer 6

Width, Depth, Seat to floor, Back height

Question 7

Spinal deformities - Kyphosis

Answer 7

Exaggerated forward rounding

Question 8

Spinal deformities - Lumbar Lordosis

Answer 8

Increased forward curvature of lumbar spine

Question 9

Spinal deformities - Scoliosis

Answer 9

Later curvature of the spine

Question 10

Spinal deformities - Trunk rotation

Answer 10

Twisting of body around spine