TRAINING FOR W/C USERS Flashcards
What happens with regular exercise training (benefits)?
physical independance self-confidence ADLs social interaction reduces stress EFFICIENCY OF HEART AND BLOOD FLOW TO LOWER EXTREMITIES muscle strength and bone mineral density decreases the risk of HEART DISEASE
One of the leading causes of death in persons with spinal cord injury??
HEART DISEASE
If you have a non-motor control wheelchair, you typically will have which diseases?
cardiovascular - myocardial infarction pulmonary - cystic fibrosis, COPD metabolic - diabetes, obesity, frailty immunological and hematologic - cancer, AIDS orthopedic - arthritis, amputation
If you have a motor control wheelchair, you typically will have which diseases?
neuromuscular - stroke, parkinsons, CP, SCI, MS
How to avoid overstress to the wheelchair structure
respect the maximum recommended weight capacity of the wheelchair
Pulling up = less or more weight?
Less
What happens when you exceed the max payload?
failure of one or more components of wheelchair and could result in severe injury or death
Most wheelchairs are only tested to ______ maximum use weight
250 lbs
Stability issues for wheelchair users
1) attempt exercise for first time with assistance of a spotter
2) be aware chair might tip over
3) lock wheelchair
4) powered w/cs should be turned off (heavier and dont move)
Which chairs dont have wheel locks?
sports chairs
How close should the wheelchair be to the exercise equipment?
as close as possible
What are step risers used for?
used to block the wheels of the wheelchair to further assist in preventing movement of your wheelchair during ex
What else can you do to weigh down the wheelchair other than step risers?
use a weight (like a dumbbell) if you have no spotter
or just use a spotter if possible
Are anti-tip wheels enough for exercise?
no
(Forward stability) To prevent tipping forward, what should you do?
rotate the front casters forward before locking the wheel locks
essentially by moving the w/c BACKWARDS, you are making it more stable for yourself
Should COG be within the base support or out of it for stability?
WITHIN
(Rearward stability) To prevent tipping backwards, what should you do?
rear wheels should be REARWARD and not forward, because you could tip back
Benefits of wheels forward in rearward stability? p221
easier to lift front part of wheelchair to avoid obstacles. Less stable tho
Benefits of wheels rearward in rearward stability?
more stable because COG falls in base of support
Disadvantages of wheel rearward in rearward stability?
Decreased shoulder joint forces
therefore, decreased push frequency
What causes rearward tipping?
pushing weights forward or upward, or lifting weights above and behind the head.
What should the spotter do to avoid rearward tipping?
hold down the front of the w/c near the front casters or leg supports to prevent the w/c from tipping over
Explain the use of a restraint
A large plate that sits underneath all wheels of the wheelchair witht wo ratchet straps at the FRONT to hold down the front of the wheelchair. Wheelchair user can back onto this plate
What if you dont have restraints to use?
spotter
step risers
wooden blocks
3 methods for lateral stability
leaning
holding
use of a psotter to prevent