LOCOMOTION: WHEELCHAIR

LOCOMOTION: WHEELCHAIR: Locomotion: Wheelchair includes using a wheelchair on a level surface once in a seated position. The patient performs the activity safely. 

NO HELPER

7 This score is not to be used if the patient uses a wheelchair for Locomotion.

6 Modified Independence—The patient operates a manual or motorized wheelchair independently for a minimum of 150 feet (50 meters); turns around; maneuvers the chair to a table, bed, toilet; negotiates at least a 3 percent grade; and maneuvers on rugs and over door sills.

5 Exception (Household Locomotion)—The patient operates a manual or motorized wheelchair independently only short distances (a minimum of 50 feet or 15 meters).

HELPER

5 Supervision—The patient requires standby supervision, cueing, or coaxing to go a minimum of 150 feet (50 meters) in a wheelchair.

4 Minimal Contact Assistance—The patient performs 75% or more of locomotion effort to go a minimum of 150 feet (50 meters).

3 Moderate Assistance—The patient performs 50 to 74% of locomotion effort to go a minimum of 150 feet (50 meters).

2 Maximal Assistance—The patient performs 25 to 49% of locomotion effort to go a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters), and requires the assistance of one person only.

1 Total Assistance—The patient performs less than 25% of effort, or requires the assistance of two people, or wheels less than 50 feet (15 meters).