WC/seating Flashcards
Purpose of WC prescription (6
- maximal efficient, independent mobility
- prevent/minimize deformity or injury
- maximal independent function
- congruent with “body image”
- short-term/long-term cost effective
- transportability
In evaluation process for WC, diagnosis includes what three aspects
- rate of neurological change
- prognosis
- precautions - what is the patient’s judgement level
In history portion of evaluation process for WC, what are 4 important issues to discuss?
- environmental issues
- transportation
- seating and mobility hx
- insurance coverage
in exam portion of eval process for WC, must perform which 4 portions of exam?
- general PE
- mat exam - simulate ROM and trunk control.
- seated exam - use cushion that is going to be used.
- measurements
the correct mobility device and seating system will make all the difference between ____
independence and dependence
Seating system is comprised of ___ and ____
seat and seat back
What are the two types of cushions?
Broken down into 5 types
- Custom - planar/linear; contoured
- Commercial
a. Simple foam
b. Contour
c. Closed cell foam (swedish foam)
d. comb-foam base and foam/gel
3. air “roho/star”
Goals of seating system:
- Control ____
- Correct/accomodate ___
- Enhance ____
- Improved ____
- Provide ____
- Facilitate ____.
- abnormal tone/reflexes
- deformities
- function/improve control
- comfort/seating tolerance
- pressure relief and skin protection
- facilitate care
Wheel chair types:
(7
- Age: adult vs peds
- Power: manual/manual assist/power
- Weight: heavy/standard/lightweight/ultralight
- Mobility: folding rigid/stand up frame
- reclining/non-reclining
- tilting/non-tilting
- metal/composite
Indications for manual WC:
- Physical limitations not compatible with ambulation
- cardiopulmonary
- neurological
- MSK - need for increased independence or transport
name the 9 manual WC parts
- frame
- wheels/tires
- handrims
- casters
- seat/back
- front-rigging
- arm rests
- brakes
- accessories
what are the three types of manual WC frames
- folding - will have cross bars!
- rigid
- semi-rigid
Benefit of a folding frame?
Con of folding frame?
Weight is: _____
Easy to transport
Limited width (max 20-22”)
heavier than rigid (28lbs prior to parts (~40-45lbs)
Benefit of rigid frame?
Con of rigid frame?
Difficult for ____ patients.
Lighter weight (11lbs); more durable
Not as easy to transport
ambulatory patients - due to sit to stand transfers being difficult
benefit of semi-rigid frame?
WEight?
Easy to transport, easier for ambulatory patients
Not as heavy/light (16lbs)
Has one-piece foot plate which folds. This is the “compromise chair”
Manual WC weights: (without addition of pieces and parts)
- Standard:
- Lightweight:
- Ultra lightweight
- 40-65lbs
- 28-35lbs
- 11-20lbs
4 types of manual wheel chair wheels
- mag wheels
- spoke wheels
- spinergy - high tension composite rim has less flexibility creating propulsion efficiency
- X core - carbon graphite - propulsion efficiency
Advantage of weight/adjustabilityof manual WCs
- Overall decreased ____
- Allows patients with ecreased UE strength to:
- Adjustability improves pushrim mechanics due to (3)
- repetitive strain injuries with prolonged use
- propel and break down/fold wheelchair for vehicle loading
- Better hand contact, lower stroke frequency, improved propulsion efficiency
3 characteristics of mag wheels:
- slightly heavier
- less shock absorption
- requires no maintenance
3 characteristics of X core wheels
- light weight
- no maintenance
- expensive
Carbon graphite creates propulsion efficiency
4 characteristics of spoke wheels
- lighter
- easier to propel
- improved shock absorption
- requires maintenance
Manual WC tire types (3)
- hard rubber
- pneumatic
- pneumatic with flat free inserts
5 characteristics of hard rubber (solid) mWC tires
- durable
- low rolling resistance
- heavy
- harsh ride
- no risk of flat tire
4 characteristics of pneumatic mWC tire
- air inner tube
- light weight
- smoothest ride
- can get flats
3 characteristics of pneumatic with airless insert mWC tire:
- rubber inner tube
- heavier than pneumatic -not as heavy as solid
- flat-free
Things to consider when choosing mWC handrim/pushrim
- diameter - large vs small (small loses propulsion efficiency)
- thickness
- projection knobs (“quad knobs” for impaired hand function)
- plastic coating
- natural fit? has thumb trough and oblong rim instead of round. great for carpal tunnelsyndrome