bariatric wheelchair 600 lb capacity Wheelchair Seat Width
Seat Width
Having the appropriate seat width is very important to bariatric wheelchair 22 inch users who invest longer periods in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will trigger pressure on the hips and Bariatric Wheel Chair thighs which might result in sores or pressure points. Having too wide a seat can likewise make it tough for the user to reach the hand Bariatric Wheelchair uk rims to move themselves or maneuver in little spaces.
To determine the correct seat width a person would sit on a chair usually and Wheelchair Bariatric Transit 24 Inch have their measurement taken across their lap at the widest point which is typically their hips. A wheelchair determining tape can be used to determine this, however a lawn stick is preferred as it avoids individuals from covering the tape around their hips which would offer an unreliable result.
The standard wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow grownup), 18" (standard grownup), and 20" (wide adult). For bariatric Manual Wheelchair patients, a 24" seat is offered.
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