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wheelchair wheeee Flashcards

1
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discuss sling seat

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on standard w/c

not for pts who will sit for prolonged period - hip tends to slide forward

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2
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discuss insert or contour seats

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stable firm surface

for prolonged sitting - reduces tendency to slide forward and improves pelvic pos

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3
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discuss use of seat cushions

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distributes WB pressures

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4
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exp the use of relief push-ups

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required for PT that sits prolonged sa w/c

every 15-20 mins

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5
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exp pressure relieving foam

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most common and good durability - memory foam

mod to severe postural deformities

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6
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exp pressure-relieving gel

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heaviest; efficient but high maintenance - cool gel and gets flat overtime

mod to severe postural deformities

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exp pressure relieving air cushion

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light but expensive; vv good distib of WB

mod to severe postural deformities

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8
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exp mid backrest

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midcapular region - on standar w/c

mod trunk stab

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9
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exp high backrest

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for poor trunk stab

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10
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exp low backrest

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good to normal trunk stab - usually in sports w/c

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11
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exp insert or contour backs

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for spastic pt - improves trunk ext and alignment

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12
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exp lateral trunk supp

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improves alignment for scolio

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13
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compare full length and desk length arm rest

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full - entire forearm

desk - 1/2 of forearm or shorter para napapasok sa desk

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14
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compare adjustable and fixed arm rest

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adjustable - for sit to stand transfers and diff activities

fixed - in standard w/c or for pt who dont need to remove for transfers

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15
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compare removable and wrap around arm rest

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removable - accomodates bed to w/c transfer

wrap around - for more comfort

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16
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what is UE support surface arm rest

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provides additional anterior psotural assist

for pt c poor trunk stab - cerebral palsy

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17
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discuss fixed leg rests

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on standard w/c

has leg straps to avoid silppage of legs

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18
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discuss swing-away or removable leg rests

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accomodates bed to w/c transfer and vice versa

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19
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discuss elevating leg rests

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pts unable to fully flex their knees or when knee flexion must be avoided

extensor spasticity or edema bawal mag flex

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20
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discuss foot plates

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resting base for feet; elevated before standing transfers

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21
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discuss heel loops

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prevents post sliding - severe flexor spasticity

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discuss straps in foot rests

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stabs feet - severe extensor spasticity

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23
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purpose of foot rest extenders

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if pt cant maintain foot lateral - adductor spasticity

24
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discuss folding types of w/c frame

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for mob and ease of transport and storage

comfy glide but stroke efficiency is bad

25
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discuss rigid types of w/c frame

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more stable and easier turn

good stroke efficiency and reduced force required to move

good for active w/c users

26
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discuss lightweight or ultralight w/c frame

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titanium - vv light usually for sports

27
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discuss heavy duty types of w/c frame

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needs good UE strength - for active w/c users

28
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what are drive wheels

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large rear wheels used for propulsion

29
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what are projection rims

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to faci propulsion in pt w poor hand grips - C6 SCI

30
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what are friction rims or use of leather gloves

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to inc hand grip in propulsion - C7 SCI

31
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what are caster wheels

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small front wheels - 8 in diameter

directs the movement

32
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compare spoke and spokeless w/c

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spoke - standard

spoke less - usually sports w/c

33
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discuss standard hard rubber tires

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most cmmon - durable and low maintenance

34
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discuss pneumatic tires

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smoother ride and inc shock absoprtion

for lightweight w/c and less durable

for active w/c user or competitions

35
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discuss use of brakes in w/c

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usually present lng pag w/c care giver propelled

BUT NOT ON ACTIVE W/C USER

36
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discuss use of seatbelts

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grasps pelvis at 45-60° - severe extensor spasticity

pelvic positioner

37
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discuss use of chest belts

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inc trunk stab

38
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discuss use of seat postiioners

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maintains alignement and good WB distrib - inc trunk stab

adductor pommel - if may adductor spasticity

39
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discuss seat back positioner

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for lateral trunk support

40
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discuss anti tipping device

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posterior extensions to pevent w/c tipping backwards

during ascending curve or ramp

41
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discuss hill-holder device

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mechanical brake that allows forward but not revers

for pts who are not able to ascend long ramps or hills

42
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discuss use for reclining w/c

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if unable to maintain upright posture - poor trunk stab

semi reclining - up to 30° ext

fully recling - horizontal

43
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discuss tilt in space w/c

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seat and back tipped backward - pt c severe extensor spasticity

44
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discuss one arm drive w/c

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drive mechanism on one wheel - not for pts c spatial deficits

heavier and more diff than standard since one arm use lng

45
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discuss hemiplegic chair w/c

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low to the ground of hemiplegia

easier navigation for them

46
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discuss amputee w/c

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drive wheels are more post to the back supp mga 2 in - to inc BOS

47
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discuss bariatric w/c

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heavy duty and extra wide - for obese

rear axle is displaced foward - more efficient arm push

adjustable backrest - for post bulk

reclining - for ant buln

48
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discuss sports w.c

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has oblique wheels to inc stroke efficnency and low back height

vv easy to move and steer

49
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discuss how seat width is measured

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widest part of hip + 2 in

50
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discuss how seat depth is measured

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posterior buttock to popliteal fossa - 2-3 in

para di tatama

51
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discuss how leg length or seat to foot plate is measured

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bottom of shoe to popliteal fossa

52
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discuss how seat height is measured

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floor to lowest point of foot plate + 2 in

53
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discuss how arm rest height is measured

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elbow flexed at 90° c shoulder in neutral + 1 in

54
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discuss how back height is measured

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depende na sa needs ng pt

standard - mid scap

low - below inf angle

high - above sup angle

measure from cushion if may cushion

55
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