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Wheelchair measurements

height: heel to popliteal fold + 2' (for footrest clearance 19.5"-20.5"


depth: posterior buttock to popliteal fold subtract 2" (16")


width: widest part of body + 1.5-2" (18")


Back height: seat to axilla with shoulder at 90 degrees - 4" (16"-16.5")


Arm rest height: seat of chair to olecranon process with elbow at 90 degrees +1 (9")

Skin Protection

Use of cushions for:
- Distribute pressure to less than 32mmHG


- reduce shear


- thermoregulation


- nutrition


- clean and dry

Special feature of power chairs

FWD


RWD


MWD (mid wheel drive) - good for indoor, small turning radius


tilt


stand


recline