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.

[@blertab25]

wow! For some reason I could never remember these specifications and you made it so easy for me to remember in just 9 min. Thank you!

[@anyssabalcazar1914]

Can I just say thank you?! I was STRUGGLING with the w/c numbers portion, and in just 9 minutes you made it so fun, and I GET IT! I appreciate your help as I prepare for NBCOT!

[@lizzettebonfanteg6639]

Thank you for making this dry but essential subject fun and clear as possible! The visuals sure make a difference 🎃

[@eeeeeee67]

LOL i lost it seeing you on the ramp, thank you for your videos!

[@OTOverEasy]

No therapists were harmed in the making of this video haha, glad to help!

[@jsanchez6422]

OMG how does this not have any comments! Your video is awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this info as I prepare for the NBCOT!

[@OTOverEasy]

You are so welcome!

[@lopezoms1]

Oh duh! That’s why ramps zig and zag!the rest space 😅🤦‍♀️

[@lilar.n.5969]

Thank you! Your videos are so great and I love your visuals and little additions, they make such a difference and is way more engaging. I bet you are a great OT!

[@phu-thosrikanchana2022]

Love your cheerful smiles and funny ways! They really help when it comes to making sense of these materials!

[@mariah957]

I just came across your video as i'm studying for the COTA exam. You make learning so fun! I hope you make some more videos in the future :) Thank you

[@hosseinaghazade6408]

Your explanation really helped me to learn this subject. Thank you so much.

[@marioc.1768]

This made understanding wheelchairs and measurement logistics so much easier to comprehend; thank you ever so much!! :-)

[@zumbawithnatalie]

Blammo, you just made that very easy for me and now I won’t get it wrong on my OTA exam if it’s on there!

[@MikaylaMurphy130]

Thank you! This was very helpful knowledge!

[@kate5314]

This was so helpful!! Thank you!!

[@OTGirly]

love the video

[@eryiairving852]

This is great! Thank you so much #MathQueen

[@stephaniepoma7898]

#MathQueen

[@ch3ng1000]

Quick question, What's the difference or ideal ramps to recommend based on straight ramps, L shaped ramps or around ramp.