wheel chairs Flashcards
3 principals wheel chairs
Adjunct to Treatment
Postural control v pressure distribution
dynamic vs static
5 goals for seating / mobility
prevent contracture
reduce respiratory complication
reduce pain
promote mobility
Adjunct to treatment
meet individuals needs
monitor problems/ effectiveness over time
in consultations with health care team
Postural control vs pressure distribution
improve posture
optimize pressure over weight bearing surfaces
define postural control
provide stability over BOS for optimal function
define pressure
perpendicular to skin
define friction
resistance to motion in parrall direction (skin and surface)
define shear
stress causing skin to slide in opposite parrall lines
how to reduce risk of pressure injury
pressure shear friction temperaute moisture management
what do stabilizers do
keep us up against gravity
what do mobilizes do
help us move quickly.
Risks related to skin health
health status nutrition skin integrity (Current/ history) sensation contineence
Level of sitting Scale
1-8
Order of observation
pelvis hops lower extremities trunk head neck upper extremity
how to evaluate sitting posture
in and out of seat measure in gravity assisted/non observe rest / act observe diff times observe diff positions observe over days
Components of wheel chair
firm base
firm back
ischial block
how to select best mobility base
understand client (goals, transportation, medical) Compare (real life info, realistic expectations)
consequences of postural issues
tissue breakdown deformity discomfort fatigue infection decrease quality of life increase cost of care
Posteior pelvic tilt
cause
solution
poor back/ seat support
firm back/seat
supportive belt
anterior pelvic tilt
cause
solutions
footrest too far back
adjust footrests
firm back/seat
pelvic obliquity
cause
solution
sling seat, depth too much, width too sale
solution: correct seat width / depth
pelvic rotation
cause
solution
seat depth too long, too small
firm seat//back
ischial block
hip adduction
cause
soltuion
sling, seat too narrow, short. foot too low / forward
correct seat, adjust foot
hip abduction
cause
soltuion
high footrest
solution : adjust footrest