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Wheelchair 101
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Graduate
09/24/2014

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Term
types of wheelchairs
Definition
-folding wheelchairs
- standard wheelchairs
- custom folding
-rigid wheelchairs
Term
percentage of push force lost in lightweight fold chair
Definition
40%
Term
ultra light weight wheelchair
Definition
10 lbs without wheels
Term
ultra light weight wheelchairs
Definition
lessen rotator cuff issues
Term
percentage of push force going where you want it to go in ultra light weight
Definition
90%
Term
ultra light weight wheelchair
Definition
cannot change size
Term
power wheelchairs- rear wheel drive
Definition
very stable
good obstacle climbing
large turning radius
Term
power wheelchairs- mid wheel drive
Definition
best in tight areas
small turning radius
poor obstacle climbing
can be unstable
Term
power wheelchair- front wheel drive
Definition
very stable
large turning radius
best obstacle clibing
Term
power bases- recliner
Definition
shearing of body
pressure relief no longer using recling
Term
power bases- tilted space
Definition
pressure relief every 15 minutes
Term
wheelchair seatbelt
Definition
pelvic positioning device
Term
seating systems- cushion types
Definition
foam
pseudo fluid
air
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