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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Equipment and Devices

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What degree of slope is preferred of a ramp for wheelchair use?

11 - 12 degrees
10 - 20 degrees
5 - 8.3 degrees
18.3 - 21.5 degrees

Explanation

Answer: C - 5 - 8.3 degrees of slope is preferred of a ramp for wheel chair use.

Usually 5 - 8.3 degrees slope, or even less, is preferable for propelling wheelchairs on a ramp. More than this value will prove difficult for the patient to propel the wheelchair.

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