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Seat Width
Having the appropriate seat width is essential to wheelchair users who invest longer periods in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will trigger pressure on the hips and Bariatric Wheelchair 24 Inch Seat thighs which could cause sores or pressure points. Having too broad a seat can likewise make it challenging for the user to reach the hand rims to propel themselves or maneuver in little areas.
To measure the proper seat width an individual would sit on a chair usually and have their measurement taken across their lap at the largest point which is typically their hips. A self propelled bariatric wheelchair determining tape can be used to determine this, Bariatric Wheelchair 24 Inch Seat however a yard stick is chosen as it prevents individuals from wrapping the tape around their hips which would give an unreliable result.
The standard heavy duty bariatric wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow grownup), 18" (standard grownup), and 20" (large adult). For bariatric wheelchair 24 inch seat clients, a 24" seat is readily available.
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