Where Can You Find The Most Effective Bariatric Wheelchair 24 Inch Seat Information?

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Seat Width

Having the right seat width is crucial to lightweight bariatric wheelchair users who invest longer durations in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will trigger pressure on the hips and thighs which could result in sores or pressure points. Having too large a seat can also make it challenging for the user to reach the hand rims to move themselves or maneuver in little spaces.

To determine the appropriate seat width an individual would rest on a chair normally and have their measurement taken across their lap at the widest point which is normally their hips. A wheelchair measuring tape can be utilized to measure this, however a lawn stick is chosen as it prevents individuals from wrapping the tape around their hips which would give an inaccurate outcome.

The standard bariatric wheelchair 26 inch seat seat width is 16" (narrow adult), 18" (standard grownup), Powered Wheelchair and 20" (broad adult). For bariatric Manual Wheelchair clients, a 24" seat is readily available.