Wheelchair and Seating Flashcards
Wheelchair measurements (Adult)
Seat Width: 18 inches
Seat Depth: 16 inches
Seat Height: 20 inches
Wheelchair measurements (Junior)
Seat Width: 16 inches
Seat Depth: 16 inches
Seat Height: 18.5 inches
Wheelchair measurements (Child)
Seat Width: 14 inches
Seat Depth: 11.5 inches
Seat Height: 18.75 inches
Wheelchair measurements (Tiny-Tot)
Seat Width: 12 inches
Seat Depth: 11.5 inches
Seat Height: 19.5 inches
Tilt-and-reclining Wheelchair
A Wheelchair with a high back that reclines independently of the rest of the chair.
Tilt-in-space Wheelchair
Wheelchair that allows the entire seat and seatback to tilt back to maintain the seated posture of the hips and knees angles at 90 degrees
Manuel Wheelchair
One arm drive, hemi-height chair, amputee frame
Powered Wheelchair
For young children, alternative-powered mobility may be preferred by families due to their developmental appropriateness and social acceptability
Recreational Wheelchair
Designed with large think inner tube type tires and large front caster for all-terrain using sand, mud, snow, and off-road
Basic Styles of Seating:
Contoured/Custom
1) Ergonomically supports for individual
2) Provides excellent support
3) Enhances postural alignment
4) Provides pressure relief
Average width of wheelchair (rim to rim)
24-26”
Minimal clearance width for doorways _______ with ideal being
32”
36”
How wide should hallways be?
36”
Average length of wheelchair is
42-43”
What is the max. height individuals can reach forward?
48”
What is the measurement for low forward reach to prevent tripping?
at least 15”
What is the maximal height for reaching sideways from sitting without obstruction?
54”
What is the maximal height for reaching sideways from sitting with obstruction?
15”
What is the maximal height for reaching sideways from sitting with obstruction?
No less than 15”
What is the maximum height for countertops?
36”
What height is most preferred? And whats the lowest that might be preferred?
34 ; 28
How much space should parking spaces have?
5’
What is the min-width for sideways and walkways?
36”
What is the min measurement for ramps
36”
What is the ratio for a ramp’s slope to rise?
1:12 every inch of vertical rise, there should be 12 inches of horizontal length (run/ramp)
What is the height for railings?
34”-38”
Designed for racing, cycling, basketball, and other competitive sports
Sports Wheelchair
Incorporates manual and power technology to enable the wheelchair user to independently move from sitting to standing
Stander wheelchair
Dynamic Mobile Stander
A stander that the user can self-propel if they have the upper body strength to push a manual wheelchair
Stair Climber
designed to navigate stairs while balancing on two wheels using sensors and gyroscopes
Bariatric Wheelchair
heavy duty, extra wide wheelchair for obese individuals
Evacuation Wheelchair
Designed to enable the safe and timely transport of a person who cannot independently descend stairs during an emergency
Linear Seating
Flat non contoured, custom ordered, firm, rigid seating, for active individuals
Pressure relief cushion:
Honeycomb
lightwight, easy to maintain, does not get hot
Difficulty to shape for individ.
Pressure relief cushion:
Cushion-contoured foam
Ex. Contour U shaped seat
Increased pressure distribution among bottom ; reduced risk of skin shearing increasing ability for trunk and postural control
Pressure relief cushion:
Alternating pressure
automatically distributes pressure using a scheduled relief cycle ; reduces effort required from individual; self -contouring
