bariatric wheelchair for sale near me manual wheelchair - 79bo 3 published an article, Wheelchair Seat Width
Seat Width
Having the correct seat width is very important to wheelchair users who spend longer periods in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will cause pressure on the hips and thighs which might lead to sores or pressure points. Having too large a seat can also make it hard for the user to reach the hand rims to propel themselves or maneuver in small areas.
To determine the right seat width an individual would sit on a chair normally and have their measurement taken throughout their lap at the largest point which is typically their hips. A buy bariatric wheelchair determining tape can be utilized to determine this, but a yard stick is preferred as it prevents people from wrapping the tape around their hips which would give an incorrect outcome.
The basic wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow adult), 18" (standard grownup), and 20" (wide grownup). For bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity clients, a 24" seat is readily available.
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