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Seat Width
Having the right seat width is very important to wheelchair users who invest longer periods in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will cause pressure on the hips and Bariatric wheelchair weight limit (www.metooo.co.uk said) thighs which could result in sores or pressure points. Having too broad a seat can also make it challenging for the user to reach the hand rims to propel themselves or maneuver in small spaces.
To measure the right seat width a person would rest on a chair typically and have their measurement taken across their lap at the widest point which is generally their hips. A wheelchair determining tape can be utilized to determine this, but a backyard stick is preferred as it prevents people from covering the tape around their hips which would give an incorrect result.
The basic bariatric folding wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow adult), 18" (standard adult), and 20" (broad adult). For Bariatric wheelchair 24 inch Seat clients, a 24" seat is readily available.
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