Wheelchair stuff

Question 1

How do you measure seat height

Answer 1

Measure from the users heal to the popliteal fold and add 2 inches for footrest clearance

Average: 19.5-20 inches

Question 2

How do you measure seat depth

Answer 2

measure from the users posterior buttock along the lateral thigh to the popliteal fold then subtract 2 inches

average 16 inches

Question 3

How do you measure seat width?

Answer 3

measure the widest part of the but hips or thighs add 2 inches

average 18 inches

Question 4

How do you measure back height?

Answer 4

measure from the seat of the chair to the axilla with arms abd to 90 degrees, subtract 4 inches

average 16-16.5

Question 5

How do you measure armrest height

Answer 5

seat of the char to the olecranon process with elbows flexed to 90 degrees then add 1 inch

average 9 inches above seat

Question 6

When to use ultra light frame?

Answer 6

highly active people with no need for postural supports

Question 7

When to use standard?

Answer 7

Pt able propel themselves and adequate LE ROM

Question 8

When to use hemi frame?

Answer 8

Pt needs to propel using LE

Question 9

When to use One arm drive?

Answer 9

Pt can propel with only one arm