SCI treatment pt 3 Flashcards
what is the primary goal of wheelchair prescription
finding the combination of parts that produces the LIGHTEST wheelchair
box frame WC
most rigid
rigid WC
less parts needed
less weight
folding WC
come together
heavier
easier transport
cantilever frame
most compact
lightest
K0005 WC
ultra-lightweight manual
titanium or carbon fiber frames
titanium frames
higher strength to weight ratio
light weight
high fatigue life
corosion resistant - outside
dampening affects - like curbs, uneven grounds
carbon fiber frames
stiff
expensive
can get corosion
good impact resistant
air pad
highest level of skin protection
more disruptive to posture
low, mid, high grade
high maintenance
gel pad
less protective of skin protection - still more superior than foam
less maintenance
hybrid pad
combo of air or gel and foam
good stability
which pad is good for pt’s who need skin protection but struggle with postural implications
hybrid - may lose some protection of skin
what do cushions provide
skin protection and stability
what do back rest provide
stability but least restrictive
low back rest
least support
full upper trunk movement
least likely to get in way of propulsion
mid back rest
inferior angle of scap
may get in way of scap movements
high back rest
most support
restrictive to shoulder movement
lateral depth
minimal lateral support to trunk
more freedom for trunk movements
deep back rest
more lateral support
more restrictive
arm rest & footrest/leg rests are what
pt preference
swing away arm rest
easy to operate, do not need wrist/hand
unable to attach trough or table tho
**high cervical injury
flip back arm rest
need adequate hand and finger use
more versatile - able to attach table or trough
rigid foot rests
less maintenance
extra thing to move feet around during transfers
swing away foot rests
ideal for individuals participating in gait trials
need hand/wrist fxn
