WHEELCHAIRS AND MOBILITY (PSYCHOLOGY) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
what should you keep in mind when fitting a wheelchair for mobility?
Answers:w/c needs to be
- comfortable
- stable
- safe
- protects body structures
T/F there is one universal wheelchair every population can use
Answers:F
special populations --> different types of w/c
- recreation activities
- sports participation
- long-term positioning
a proper fitting wheelchair is important for...?
Answers:those with
- decreased sensory awareness
- limited ability to change positions
- decreased soft tissue (bony prominence)
- impaired periphery; circulation in BLE
- abnormal skin integrity
- extended use of w/c
some considerations to keep in mind when selecting w/c type and components
,Answers:- impairments and functional ability
- pts age, size, stature, and weight
- expected use (indoors, outdoors, recreation, transfer needs, ability to transport
chair)
- temporary (ST) vs permanent (LT) use
- potential for change in pts condition, especially affecting mobility
- mental and physical condition or capacity of pt
- portability
- cosmetic features
- options available
- cost
standard adult wheelchair
Answers:weighs <200#; limited use on rough surfaces or for vigorous activities
heavy-duty adult wheelchair
Answers:weights >200#; for use w vigorous functional activities
intermediate or junior
Answers:persons smaller than an adult but larger than child
growing wheelchair
Answers:design-accommodates growth by permitting adjustments in frame
child or youth wheelchair
, Answers:children up to ~6 yo
indoor wheelchair
Answers:large wheels in front and caster in back (good indoors; difficulty w many
functional activities)
wheelchair for hemiplegic
Answers:lower seat ~2 in (better propulsion with BLE, but may impede transfers)
amputee wheelchair
Answers:rear wheel axles are ~2 in posterior to normal position to increase BOS to
compensate for loss wt of BLE
one-hand drive wheelchair
Answers:2 handrims on one wheel
each turns different direction; together move w/c forward
externally powered wheelchair
Answers:battery system with various types of controls (joystick, mouthpiece, chip
piece, etc)
sports wheelchair
Answers:low-profile chair (low back, canted wheels, etc for speed and sports
activities)
reclining wheelchair
AND ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
what should you keep in mind when fitting a wheelchair for mobility?
Answers:w/c needs to be
- comfortable
- stable
- safe
- protects body structures
T/F there is one universal wheelchair every population can use
Answers:F
special populations --> different types of w/c
- recreation activities
- sports participation
- long-term positioning
a proper fitting wheelchair is important for...?
Answers:those with
- decreased sensory awareness
- limited ability to change positions
- decreased soft tissue (bony prominence)
- impaired periphery; circulation in BLE
- abnormal skin integrity
- extended use of w/c
some considerations to keep in mind when selecting w/c type and components
,Answers:- impairments and functional ability
- pts age, size, stature, and weight
- expected use (indoors, outdoors, recreation, transfer needs, ability to transport
chair)
- temporary (ST) vs permanent (LT) use
- potential for change in pts condition, especially affecting mobility
- mental and physical condition or capacity of pt
- portability
- cosmetic features
- options available
- cost
standard adult wheelchair
Answers:weighs <200#; limited use on rough surfaces or for vigorous activities
heavy-duty adult wheelchair
Answers:weights >200#; for use w vigorous functional activities
intermediate or junior
Answers:persons smaller than an adult but larger than child
growing wheelchair
Answers:design-accommodates growth by permitting adjustments in frame
child or youth wheelchair
, Answers:children up to ~6 yo
indoor wheelchair
Answers:large wheels in front and caster in back (good indoors; difficulty w many
functional activities)
wheelchair for hemiplegic
Answers:lower seat ~2 in (better propulsion with BLE, but may impede transfers)
amputee wheelchair
Answers:rear wheel axles are ~2 in posterior to normal position to increase BOS to
compensate for loss wt of BLE
one-hand drive wheelchair
Answers:2 handrims on one wheel
each turns different direction; together move w/c forward
externally powered wheelchair
Answers:battery system with various types of controls (joystick, mouthpiece, chip
piece, etc)
sports wheelchair
Answers:low-profile chair (low back, canted wheels, etc for speed and sports
activities)
reclining wheelchair
