1. Anatomy of a Manual Wheelchair D. Michael McKeough, PT, EdD Associate Professor Department of Physical Therapy © 2007 All rights Reserved

2. Abstract This presentation illustrates the components of a manual wheelchair. Note pages contain a brief description of the function of each component.

3. Presenters Bio-sketch Dr. McKeough is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at California State University, Sacramento. He received his doctorate in the control of human movement from Columbia University, his Physical Therapy degree from the Medical College of Georgia, and teaches physical therapy intervention with individuals who have suffered spinal cord injury.

4. Learning Objectives To be able to identify the primary components of a manual wheelchair and describe their function.

5. Performance Objectives Given an appropriate wheelchair or illustration: be able to identify the primary components of a manual wheelchair and describe the functions of each.

6. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

7. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

8. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

9. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

10. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

11. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

12. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

13. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

14. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

15. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

16. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

17. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

18. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop

19. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

20. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

21. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

22. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

23. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

24. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

25. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

26. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

27. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

28. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

29. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

30. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

31. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop Click on name to highlight structure

32. Push handle bracket tube Backrest Swing-away, padded armrest Pneumatic tire Aluminum handrim Aluminum wheel rim Spokes Rear wheel hub Release axel Axel plate Frame High wheel lock Swing-away release Caster housing cover Caster plate Caster housing Seat cushion Seat sling X-Hinge Swing-away foot rest Crossbrace Caster fork Caster wheel Caster tire Flip-up foot rest Heel loop

33. Review Questions Identify the location of the seat back. Identify the location of the wheelchair frame. Identify the location of the swing-away foot rest. Distinguish between the seat cushion and seat sling.

34. Recommended Reading The anatomy of a powered wheelchair.The anatomy of a powered wheelchair

35. The End © 2006 DM McKeough All rights Reserved

36. Manual Wheelchair Components Labeled 1. Push handle bracket tubePush handle bracket tube 2. BackrestBackrest 3. Swing-away, padded armrestSwing-away, padded armrest 4. Pneumatic tirePneumatic tire 5. Aluminum handrimAluminum handrim 6. Aluminum wheel rimAluminum wheel rim 7. SpokesSpokes 8. Rear wheel hubRear wheel hub 9. Release axelRelease axel 10. Axel plateAxel plate 11. FrameFrame 12. High wheel lockHigh wheel lock 13. Swing-away releaseSwing-away release 14. Caster housing coverCaster housing cover 15. Caster plateCaster plate 16. Caster housingCaster housing 17. Seat cushionSeat cushion 18. Seat slingSeat sling 19. X-HingeX-Hinge 20. Swing-away foot restSwing-away foot rest 21. CrossbraceCrossbrace 22. Caster forkCaster fork 23. Caster wheelCaster wheel 24. Caster tireCaster tire 25. Flip-up foot restFlip-up foot rest 26. Heel loopHeel loop 4. 6. 9. 11. 13. 15. 3. 1. 2. 5. 7. 8. 10. 12. 14. 16. 17. 24. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 25. 26. Click on name to magnify