Try: Try using a wheelchair with elevating leg rests the ability to change leg position is sometimes helpful in resolving discomfort or pain issues in the lower extremities Materials: Wheelchair with elevating leg rests Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical […]
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Care recipient (cr) is recovering from a leg operation and has to keep leg straight while in a wheelchair
Try: Try using a wheelchair with elevating leg rests Materials: Wheelchair elevating legrests Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Knee can’t bend wheelchair mobility aides mobility problems leg operation knee operation […]
Care recipient’s cr knee is fixed in a straight position and needs to get around in a wheelchair
Try: Try using a wheelchair with elevating leg rests Materials: Wheelchair elevating leg rests Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Knee won’t bend wheelchair mobility aides mobility problems *This information is […]
Care recipient (cr) loses balance in armless wheelchair
Try: Try using a clothes guard it aids in pelvic containment when no arms are being used on a wheelchair Materials: Clothes guard Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Wheelchair balance […]
Care recipient (cr) is having trouble folding his her wheelchair tight due to clothes guard attachment
Try: Try using a cloth clothes guard cloth models will fold tight when a folding wheelchair is folded Materials: Cloth clothes guard Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Folding wheelchair wheelchair […]
Care recipient (cr) gets hit with debris tossed up by the wheelchair wheels
Try: Try mounting a clothes guard on the wheelchair Materials: Clothes guard Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Wheelchair debris rear wheels of wheelchair wheelchair safety *This information is listed as […]
Care recipient (cr) has poor posture and feels spine pressure when sitting in a wheelchair for a long time
Try: Placing the weight of the arms on the armrests will reduce some of the pressure on the spine and aid in preserving and improving posture maintaining the integrity of the spine and of the intervertebral discs and spaces Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman […]
Care recipient’s cr clothes rub against rear wheelchair wheels
Try: Try mounting a clothes guard on the wheelchair Materials: Clothes guard Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Wheelchair clothing rear wheels of wheelchair wheelchair safety *This information is listed as […]
Care recipient (cr) fell out of wheelchair during sudden stop sharp turn
Try: Suggest that cr grasp the wheelchair armrests during a sudden stop or sharp turn let cr know when a stop is necessary as well as when he she will be turning Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical […]
Care recipient (cr) gets wheelchair pressure sores
Try: Try using the armrests as push off points when doing pressure relieving weight lifts lifting the body to reduce pressure Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Pressure sores wheelchair *This information is listed as a […]