What is an advantage of a manual wheelchair?

Less expensive than a custom wheelchair

The transit system is used to...

safely secure the wheelchair while using public transportation.

assist in gaining momentum while propelling the wheelchair.

safely position the patient in the wheelchair to prevent sliding forward or slipping.

prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards when propelling up an incline.

What would be the greatest safety concern when training a patient to use a pushrim-activated power-assist wheelchair?

Decreased upper extremity strength

Propelling over doorway thresholds

What benefits does the Actaback brace provide?

Minimizes progression of musculoskeletal deformities

Has a reclining feature for pressure relief

Prevents slipping forward in the chair

What is the benefit to having desk length arm rests?

Improves ability to sit close to table or desk and improves patient's ability to participate in ADLs.

They act as a trough to support a hemiplegic limb.

They will not interfere with squat pivot transfers.

They are taller to prevent subluxation of the shoulder.

Wheelchair Recommendations Case 4

WHEELCHAIR RACE

The wheelchair warriors quiz

dictation 20/discover 5/wheelchair- misjudge(p.59-63)

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Wheelchairs, Cushions, and ADA requirements

110.31.b.17.C

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