Wheelchair fitting

Question 1

Measuring wheelchair

Answer 1

seat width
seat depth
leg length
seat height
arm rest height
back height

Question 2

Improper fit-seat depth

Answer 2

• setting too low results in decreases trunk stability

- setting too high results in increased pressure on popliteal area

Question 3

Improper fit-seat height

Answer 3

• if setting is too high, then this leads to insufficient trunk support
• if too low, then patient will have difficulty with transfers

Question 4

Improper fit- seat width

Answer 4

• if the seat is too wide, the user will have difficulty reaching the hand rims to propel the wheelchair
• if too narrow, there will be excessive pressure on the greater trochanters

Question 5

Improper fit-leg length

Answer 5

• setting too long will cause pressure on the posterior aspect of distal femur
• setting too high causes increased pressure on ischial tuberosities

Question 6

Improper fit-back height

Answer 6

• if back is too high, the wheelchair user may experience difficulty propelling the chair because it will be more difficult to use the arms comfortably
• if too low, there is decreased trunk stability

Question 7

Improper fit-armrest height

Answer 7

if too high, user will have difficulty reaching hand rims

-if too low, there will be posture issues, inadequate balance, and difficulty pushing from sit to stand