3 Ways That The Bariatric Wheelchair 24 Inch Seat Can Affect Your Life

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Seat Width

Having the right seat width is very important to wheelchair users who spend longer periods in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will cause pressure on the hips and Bariatric aids thighs which could lead to sores or pressure points. Having too broad a seat can also make it difficult for the user to reach the hand rims to propel themselves or maneuver in small spaces.

To determine the appropriate seat width an individual would sit on a chair typically and have their measurement taken throughout their lap at the best point which is usually their hips. A wheelchair measuring tape can be used to determine this, but a lawn stick is preferred as it prevents individuals from covering the tape around their hips which would give an inaccurate outcome.

The basic buy bariatric wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow grownup), 18" (basic adult), and 20" (large adult). For Bariatric manual wheelchair clients, a 24" seat is offered.