wheelchair types

Question 1

type of wheelchair
comes with basic features of front rigging and armrests, which can be either fixed or removable. This wheelchair is durable and is the standard for facility use.

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standard wheelchair

Question 2

Folding-frame wheelchairs that can be folded or collapsed for storage or transport use a similar method for folding.

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folding wheelchair

Question 3

the wheelchair frame is of unitized construction and cannot be folded. Front rigging is part of the frame and is not always removable. The wheel-chair back may be able to fold onto the seat. Back height is often lower than on a standard wheelchair. is reduced shock absorption because the unitized frame design is rigid.

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fixed-frame wheelchair

Question 4

indicated when a patient is unable to sit erect for long periods of time or not at all. There are two variations of it those that recline completely and those that recline only partially. An extended back is used with both types

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reclining-back wheelchair

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It has a fixed seat to back angle, even when reclined. A variation of a reclining-back

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tilt-in-space-wheelchair

Question 6

A patient with only one functional upper extremity and not able to use lower extremity propulsion adequately may achieve self-propulsion using a

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one-arm drive wheelchair

Question 7

has the drive wheels set behind the vertical back supports. Lower extremity amputations move the patient’s center of mass posterior when seated in a wheelchair, necessitating a change in the wheelchair’s base of support.

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amputee wheelchair

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also called a travel chair, is a lightweight wheelchair that does not have drive wheels. The rear wheels are the size of caster wheels, so all four wheels are the same size.

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companion wheelchair

Question 9

have the capability to use a power mechanism to recline the back of the wheelchair. This permits patients to change position for different activities and provides for pressure relief.

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motorized wheelchairs and

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alternative to power wheelchairs for individuals with the ability to ambulate short distances and may have 3- or 4-wheel designs. 4 wheels have greater stability and are recommended for patients who will use them primarily outdoors on uneven terrain.

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power scooters

Question 11

individual propels the wheelchair using the drive wheels, increasing the duration or distance that may be attained.

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power-assist wheelchair