Five Essential Qualities Customers Are Searching For In Every Bariatric Wheelchair 24 Inch Seat

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Seat Width

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

To measure the right seat width an individual would sit on a chair typically and have their measurement taken throughout their lap at the best point which is generally their hips. A wheelchair determining tape can be used to measure this, however a yard stick is preferred as it prevents people from covering the tape around their hips which would give an inaccurate result.

The standard bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity seat width is 16" (narrow adult), 18" (basic adult), and 20" (large grownup). For bariatric high back wheelchair clients, a 24" seat is offered.