Wheelchairs (Part 2)- Measurements of the wheelchair, environment, and ramps

A review of basic steps to correctly size a wheelchair for a client, how wide hallways/doorways etc need to be, and how to answer an exam question about ramps!

Recommended resources for further study:
-Pedretti's Occupational Therapy, 8th Edition by Heidi McHugh Pendleton, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, SWC, FAOTA
-Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 7th edition by Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A Trombly
-TherapyEd's National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam Review & Study Guide, 9th Edition by Rita P Fleming-Castaldy, OTL, FAOTA

Disclaimer: This video is intended to help OT and OTA students learn concepts associated with occupational therapy. It is not intended to be or replace medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare providers if you require advice related to the content of this video. While I have tried to make sure the content of this video is accurate, I cannot guarantee that it reflects the most accurate/recent information on this topic.