bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity manual wheelchair; official site, Wheelchair Seat Width
Seat Width
Having the right seat width is crucial to wheelchair bariatric transit 24 inch users who invest longer durations in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will cause pressure on the hips and thighs which could result in sores or pressure points. Having too wide a seat can also make it difficult for the user to reach the hand rims to move themselves or maneuver in small areas.
To determine the proper seat width an individual would rest on a chair usually and have their measurement taken across their lap at the best point which is normally their hips. A bariatric wheelchair 24 inch seat measuring tape can be used to measure this, however a lawn stick is chosen as it prevents individuals from wrapping the tape around their hips which would provide an unreliable result.
The basic wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow grownup), 18" (standard grownup), and 20" (broad grownup). For bariatric wheelchair clients, a 24" seat is offered.
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