SCI Wheelchair Considerations Pt 4 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Advantage of fixed armrests
Simple
Disadvantage of fixed armrests
Hinders transfer
Advantage of detachable armrests
Helps transfer
Disadvantage of detachable armrests
More small parts
Considerations for armrests
There is no good reason for fixed armrests
Types of wheels
Spoked
Solid
Advantage of spoked wheels
Adjustable
Light weight
Disadvantage of spoked wheels
May require adjustment (have to be trued like bike wheels)
Advantage of solid wheels
Maintenance free
Disadvantage of solid wheels
Possibly heavier
Types of tires
Solid rubber
Pneumatic
Gel
Characteristics of solid rubber tires
Maintenance free but hard ride
Heavier
Characteristics of pneumatic tires
Cushioned ride
Requires a tube and flat is possible
No-puncture inserts are common, but it adds weight
Characteristics of gel tires
Cushioned ride, no flats, cost
Heavier
Advantage of quick release hub
Detach wheel with push of a button
Disadvantage of quick release hub
Requires hand function
What is the need for a quick release hub?
It is a must have for independent car transfers
The smaller the caster…
the more responsive, straighter tracker, and bumpier the ride
The bigger the caster…
The less responsive but more comfortable to ride and better on uneven terrain
__________ is available for casters
Suspension
What do hand rims do?
They are a means for propelling the chairin the presence of hand weakness or decreased grasp
What can hand rims be made of?
Chrome or non-skid surface, projection knobs
What is a camber?
Angle at which wheels are inclined
Advantage of cambers
Wide base stability
Short turning radius
Short push stroke
