Bariatric Manual Wheelchair heavy duty bariatric wheelchair Seat Width
Seat Width
Having the correct seat width is crucial to bariatric high back wheelchair users who invest longer durations in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will cause pressure on the hips and thighs which might result in sores or pressure points. Having too large a seat can likewise make it hard for Bariatric Manual Wheelchair the user to reach the hand rims to propel themselves or Bariatric Transport Wheelchair 400 Lb Capacity maneuver in small spaces.
To measure the appropriate seat width an individual would rest on a chair usually and have their measurement taken throughout their lap at the largest point which is generally their hips. A bariatric wheelchair weight determining tape can be used to measure this, but a lawn stick is preferred as it avoids people from covering the tape around their hips which would give an inaccurate outcome.
The basic wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow adult), 18" (standard adult), and 20" (wide adult). For bariatric wheelchair 24 inch seat patients, a 24" seat is readily available.
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