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Anatomy of a Manual Wheelchair
D. Michael McKeough, PT, EdD
Associate Professor
Division of Physical Therapy
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Abstract
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This presentation illustrates the
components of a manual wheelchair.
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Note pages contain a brief description
of the function of each component.
This presentation illustrates the components of a manual
wheelchair.
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Presenter/s Bio-sketch
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Dr. McKeough is an Associate Professor
of Physical Therapy at Shenandoah
University in Virginia.
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He received his doctorate in the control
of human movement from Columbia
University and teaches physical therapy
intervention with individuals who have
suffered spinal cord injury.
Dr. McKeough is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at
Shenandoah University in Virginia.
He received his doctorate in the control of human movement from
Columbia University and teaches physical therapy intervention with
individuals who have suffered spinal cord injury.
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Learning Objectives
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To be able to identify the primary
components of a manual
wheelchair and describe their
function.
At the conclusion of this presentation the learner will be able to
identify the primary components of a manual wheelchair.
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Performance Objectives
Given an appropriate wheelchair or
illustration:
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be able to identify the primary
components of a manual
wheelchair and describe the
functions of each.
At the conclusion of this presentation the learner will be able to
identify the primary components of a manual wheelchair.
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Manual Wheelchair Components Labeled
1.
Push handle bracket tube
2.
Backrest
3.
Swing-away, padded armrest
4.
Pneumatic tire
5.
Aluminum handrim
6.
Aluminum wheel rim
7.
Spokes
8.
Rear wheel hub
9.
Release axel
10.
Axel plate
11.
Frame
12.
High wheel lock
13.
Swing-away release
14.
Caster housing cover
15.
Caster plate
16.
Caster housing
17.
Seat cushion
18.
Seat sling
19.
X-Hinge
20.
Swing-away foot rest
21.
Crossbrace
22.
Caster fork
23.
Caster wheel
24.
Caster tire
25.
Flip-up foot rest
26.
Heel loop
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9.
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13.
15.
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This slide shows a manual wheelchair with the primary components
identified by number. Each of these components will be described in
the following slides.