Bariatric Wheelchair Prescription

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - August 29, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.46 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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Annie is being treated in the inpatient setting status post a right pelvic fracture. The patient is severely obese and is currently having difficulty propelling herself in her wheelchair.

The physical therapist is challenged with determining which wheelchair modifications are required to help the patient improve her propulsion and energy conservation.

Do you know the difference between the standard and bariatric wheelchair? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Bariatric Wheelchair Prescription.

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