WC Management by CG

Question 1

PT position for going up curb with WC

Answer 1

lunge position with dominant hip front
lateral thigh on back of chair
use body to raise WC onto curb

Question 2

how to approach curb?

Answer 2

get as close as can to curb
wheelie (NOT with ani tip bar) only until caster wheels clear then roll until back wheels touch curb

Question 3

T/F: you should go down a curb or ramp forwards

Answer 3

F! (backwards)

Question 4

PT position for WC to floor transfer

Answer 4

WC BRAKES ON
one hand on push handle, other on frame at front of chair

Question 5

what do you instruct the pt to do on the way down for a WC to floor transfer?

Answer 5

cover face with arms
tuck chin to chest

Question 6

the more skilled or stronger person should stand _____ the WC when maneuvering WC up stairs?

Answer 6

behind
(in front for down)

Question 7

T/F: WC should always be tipped higher than angle of stairs (never parallel)

Answer 7

T

Question 8

crucial aspect of WC down stairs

Answer 8

maintain backwards pressure into step
back person has foot on same step at WC

Question 9

if CG has bad knees, how do you suggest loading WC into vehicle?

Answer 9

reach over method

Question 10

where should PT be when assisting pt (C6) with laying supine (unlock method)?

Answer 10

behind pt on mat

Question 11

should PT’s arms be around outside or inside of pt’s arms during transfers?

Answer 11

outside (prevent unlocking elbows and falling)