Module 1 Part Deux

Question 1

Ergonomics considerations for preservation of UE function: minimize _ of _ UE tasks; minimize _ _ to complete UE tasks; minimize _ _ _ of joints

Answer 1

Minimize FREQUENCY OF REPETITIVE UE tasks

Minimize FORCE REQUIRED to complete UE tasks

Minimize POTENTIAL INJURIOUS POSITIONS of joints

Question 2

Ergonomic considerations for preservation of UE function: Avoid _ positions of the _; avoid positioning _ _ _; avoid extreme _ and _ at the _

Answer 2

Avoid EXTREME positions of the WRIST

Avoid positioning HAND ABOVE SHOULDER

Avoid extreme IR and ABDUCTION at the SHOULDER

Question 3

Equipment selection considerations with preservation of UE function: _ strength, _, _ possible wheelchair; adjust _ _ as far _ as possible without compromising _ of _; position _ _ so that when hand is placed at top center of _, the _ of the _ _ is between - degrees.

Answer 3

HIGH strength, CUSTOMIZED, LIGHTEST possible wheelchair

Adjust REAR AXLE as far FORWARD as possible w/out compromising STABILITY of USER

Position REAR AXLE so that when hand is placed at top center of PUSHRIM, the ANGLE of the UPPER ARM is between 100-120 degrees.

Question 4

2 types of exercise that can help to preserve UE function?

Answer 4

Flexibility

Resistance training