wheelchair lab

Question 1

what is the pelvis doing in optimal posture for sitting posture in a wheel chair?

Answer 1

pelvis is midline
ASIS and PSIS at equal hight: no pelvic tilts
L ASIS and R AISA at equal hight no obliquity
L ASIS and R ASIS at equal depth : no rotation

Question 2

what is the spine doing in optimal posture for sitting posture in a wheel chair?

Answer 2

balanced and up right, no rotation, no lateral curvature. normal lordosis in cervical and lunar spine and normal kyphosis in thoracic spine creates the desired “s” shape

Question 3

how do you guard for a POP-UP?

Answer 3

PT positioned posterior
Gait belt or handlebars
Hand over anterior chest
Practice with a spotter!

Question 4

how does a patient fall safely backwards?

Answer 4

Posterior
Block the knees & head
Grab leg rest and stay rotated
Try & land on side with head up

Question 5

how does a patient fall safely forward?

Answer 5

Protect head, rotate trunk
Grab legs

Question 6

what is the head doing in optimal posture for sitting posture in a wheel chair?

Answer 6

head is functionally upright with only mild forward/lateral flexion or rotation

Question 7

what are the goals for optimal posture in a wheel chair?

Answer 7

maintain proper alignment with a standard cushion and back support.