Wheelchair Flashcards
How high is the seat of a standard wheelchair?
20” Feet should be able to be flat on the floor.
Depth of the seat of a standard wheelchair?
16” 3 finger widths (2” behind popliteal area)16”
How high is the back of a standard WC?
You should be able to place 4 fingers between the top of the upholstry and the axilla.
Seat width of a standard wheelchair?
A hand width between gr. trochanter and arm rest. 1.5’ (book)
How high is the armrest of a standard wheelchair?
Elbows at 90degrees flexion. 9”
Distance between the inf angle of the scap and the top of a wc backrest?
3” or 3 finger widths
What are three standard types of WC?
Standard, ultralight, and power
Wheelchairs are for?
Debilitated people, neurologically impaired, CVA, spinal lesions, TBI, neuropathy (special WCs), amputees, older and dilapidated, those with low endurance.
Best resource for WCs?
Sales reps.
How should a WC footrest be adjusted?
Feet should be able to go flat on the footrest, knees 90 degrees flexion. Stirrups 2’ off the floor.
