PT Question of the Week - Leg rest height
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Your student asks you what the long-term negative effects of inaccurately measuring the height of the leg rests of a wheelchair would be for a patient. Which of the following is most likely to occur if the height of the leg rests is set too high for the patient’s height?
1. An increased risk of falling out of the chair
2. An increased risk of developing knee flexion contractures
3. An increased risk of skin breakdown
4. An increased risk of developing hip flexion contractures
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CEO, OrthoRecovery Specialists
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