Wheelchair Info Flashcards
1
Q
Pelvic Obliquity
A
One side of the pelvis is lower than the other side, which and lead to pressure ulcers
2
Q
Kyphosis
A
The pelvis rotates posteriorly, resulting in sacral sitting and flexion of the lumbar spine - clients tend to slide forward on the seat.
3
Q
Scoliosis
A
The pelvis rotates to one side - resulting in the spine/trunk moving to the opposite side.
4
Q
Lordosis
A
The pelvis rotates anteriorly, increasing the curvature of the lumbar spine - clients use UE for support
5
Q
Windswept deformity
A
The pelvis rotates laterally, with the thighs moving to the other side
6
Q
The goal for the thighs in a wheel are?
A
to be parallel to the floor .
7
Q
Armrest height should be?
A
1 inch higher from the seating surface to the bottom of the clients flexed elbow
