Which exercises would help a patient bound to a wheelchair alleviate pressure on the ischial tuberosities?
A) Biceps curls and knee extensions
B) Wheelchair push-ups and weight shifts
C) Ankle pumps and neck curls
D) Trunk extension isometrics

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Patients who have good upper body strength should be taught to do wheelchair push-ups to alleviate pressure on the ischial tuberosities.Leaning side to side to alleviate ischial tuberosity pressure is another option if the patient is unable to perform push-ups from the arm supports.

Which Exercises Would Help a Patient Bound to a Wheelchair