Wheelchairs

Question 1

Manual Wheelchairs-Homebound Wheelchairs

Answer 1

Fixed (Rigid) Frame

Standard frame

***18-20 in height WC is standard

Question 2

Manual Wheelchairs-Foldable

Answer 2

Foldable

Standard, lightweight

*NOT for active people

Question 3

Manual Wheelchairs-Active-Community

Answer 3

Fixed (Rigid) frame

Lightweight, Active-Duty LW, UltraLW

Question 4

Manual Wheelchairs-Active Sport

Answer 4

Fixed (Rigid) frame

Low seat, slanted wheels, tucked position

Active-Duty LW, UltraLW

Question 5

Axle Positioning

Answer 5

Normal-Under the shoulder or slightly posterior

Bariatric-Move rear axle forward because COM is displaced forward

BIlateral Trans-Femoral Amputation-To improve the user’s balance, move the rear wheel axle behind the clients shoulders (2 inches posteriorly)

Question 6

Tilt-In Space Wheelchair

Answer 6

Typically a power chair. Used for ALS, higher level SCI, Post-Polio syndrome, PEDs. Also for those with extensor tone. Also for pressure relief.

XXXBulkier & difficult to accommodate. Doesn’t go up to surface everyone else is at

XXXFalling/sliding out of chair

*Easy on caregiver because helps with pressure relief.

Question 7

Reclining Wheelchair

Answer 7

Provides Pressure relief

For patients who have Poor upright trunk support or for patients with catheters req’d changing

XXSliding/Shear

XXFalling/sliding out of chair

Question 8

Hemiplegic chair

Answer 8

Chair utilized for patients with a stroke

Seat positioned low to the ground (17.5 – 18.5’’)

Allows for use of unaffected UE/LE for propulsion

Question 9

ADA WC Requirements

Answer 9

For every inch of rise you have 12 inches of run (AKA 4.8 degree slope)

Door Size=

Door minimum clear opening width of 32 inches when the door is opened to 90 degrees.

Hallway Size

Hallway for 1 chair = 36 inches

Hallway for 2 chairs = 60 inches

Turning Space

60 inches

Question 10

ADA WC Bathroom Requirements

Answer 10

Sink=

shall be mounted with the counter or rim no higher than 34 in above the finish floor and no lower than 27 in

Toilet=

Shall be 17-19 inches from the floor

Grab Bars=

Shall be 36 inches above the floor

Total maneuvering room inside stall=

Shall be 60 inches

Question 11

How to do wheelie?

Answer 11

Hold posterior wheels firmly while pulling them forward quickly and abruptly, lean head and trunk forward.