Mobility & Transfers Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

Best wheelchair transfer setup?

A

Wheelchair perpendicular to surface, hand on armrest for support.

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How do you measure for wheelchair width?

A

Measure across hips at iliac crest, add 2 inches.

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What does a high-back wheelchair provide?

A

Support and recline for poor neck/back stability.

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4
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What is a shuffling gait?

A

Short, dragging steps, common in Parkinson’s.

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