Wheelchair

Question 1

Seat depth

Answer 1

Measure can posterior but I talk to popliteal fold subtract 2 inches

Question 2

Seat width

Answer 2

Measure patients widest aspect of buttocks, hips, or thighs add 2 inches

Question 3

Back height

Answer 3

Measure from seed of chair to the bottom of axilla with shoulder flexed to 90° subtract 4 inches
Final back height is just below inferior angles of scapulae
Will be affected by cushion height, add height of cushion

Question 4

Armrest height

Answer 4

Measure from seed of chair to electing on process with patients elbow flexed to 90°, add 1 inch
Will be affected by seat cushion, add height of seat cushion

Question 5

Seat height, leg length

Answer 5

Measure from heel to popliteal fold add 2 inches for clearance of foot rest

Question 6

Moving wheels posteriorly

Answer 6

Shifts COG anteriorly

Question 7

Moving wheels anteriorly

Answer 7

Moves COG posteriorly

Question 8

Amputee W/C

Answer 8

Pt.’s COG is posterior d/t amputation, move wheels, posterior to shift COG of W/C anteriorly