bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair Wheelchair Seat Width
Seat Width
Having the right seat width is very important to wheelchair users who invest longer durations in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will trigger pressure on the hips and thighs which might cause sores or pressure points. Having too wide a seat can likewise make it challenging bariatric electric wheelchairs for sale the user to reach the hand rims to move themselves or maneuver in little spaces.
To determine the appropriate seat width an individual would sit on a chair generally and have their measurement taken across their lap at the largest point which is generally their hips. A wheelchair determining tape can be utilized to measure this, however a backyard stick is chosen as it avoids people from wrapping the tape around their hips which would provide an inaccurate outcome.
The basic bariatric wheelchair for sale seat width is 16" (narrow adult), 18" (basic adult), and 20" (large adult). For bariatric Manual wheelchair clients, a 24" seat is available.
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