Training for wheelcahir users

Question 1

Regular exercise training increases… (7)

Answer 1

Physical Independence 
ADL
Allows for social interactions 
Reduces stress
Efficacy of heart and blood flow to LB
Strength. Bone mineral density 
Decreases the risk of Heart Disease

Question 2

What is one of the leading causes of death in persons with SCI?

Answer 2

Heart Disease

Question 3

list the types of Non-motor wheel-chair users

Answer 3

CVD
COPD
Metabolic
Immunological and hematological
Orthopedic

Question 4

Motor

Answer 4

Neuromuscular

Question 5

How would on avoid causing extra stress to the structure of the wheel chair? Not taking heed of this would result in?

Answer 5

Respecting the max recommended weight capacity of the wheel chair
destruction of the chair, injury and/or death

Question 6

How should one attempt exercises for the first time?

Answer 6

With the assistance of a spotter

Question 7

in regard to stability of the wheel chair during exercises? One should..

Answer 7

Attempt exercises for the first time With the assistance of a spotter
heed to the fact that the chair may rtip over in any direction
Lock wheel chair in position prior to starting
( via use of wheel chair locks or turning off a powered wheel chair)45556

Question 8

What weight are most chairs tested to?

Answer 8

280lbs

Question 9

The stability of the chair can be increased by moving the chair backwards or forwards? Why

Answer 9

Backwards.
rotating the chair wheels backwards before locking the chair into place increases the space between the chair and wheel and the front caster wheels. This increase the BASE OF SUPPORT

Question 10

Are rearward wheels which are positioned more foreword more prone to tipping during exercising? (In relation in CoG)

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

What is the trade off of having the wheels positioned forwards? (In relation of CoG)

Answer 11

easier to avoid obstacles
Less pushing; shoulder stretching and flexion
However - Less of base of support

Question 12

Tread off for having the wheel rearward? (In relation of CoG)

Answer 12

Wider base of Support
less chances of tipping
Shoulder Jnt Pushed more frequently ( Prone to injury)
Harder to move around/ avoid objects in the way

Question 13

Methods increase Wheel Chair Stability

Answer 13

Use of a spotter
Use of a restraint
Leaning/ Holding ( Lateral Stability )

Question 14

Methods of increasing lateral stability

Answer 14

Leaning
Holding
Use of a restraint
Use of a Spotter ( to prevent lateral tipping )

Question 15

When spotting a wheel chair once should hold down the wheel chair from?

Answer 15

The front of the caster or leg supports

Question 16

The wheel chair user backs onto a large _____ that sits underneath all of the wheels of the wheelchair with two ratchet straps. The straps are attached to the front/back of the ______. This is an example of which method of increasing stability?

Answer 16

• Large plate
• Front of the casters
• Use of restraints

Question 17

What are two alternatives to the use of the restraints in order to increase wheel chair stability

Answer 17

1. spotter

2. Step risers &/or Wooden Blocks

Question 18

Function of posture positioning Straps?

Answer 18

Holing the person securely into the wheelchair

Question 19

If there is no fixed grip on an exercise machine it is safe to transfer using an exercise grip as long as you adjust the weight to a maximum load. True or False?

Answer 19

True….

Question 20

Grasping Cuffs or activity mitts are used when and for?

Answer 20

When grip strength is compromised.

Helpful for weight machines or dumbbells

Question 21

Wrist Cuff good for which equipment?

Answer 21

Can be attached to bands or cable resistance.

via metal ring

Question 22

Can a high paraplegic perform a triceps kick

Answer 22

Yes so long as they are C7 or Bellow! ( HPP-> T6 or above)