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Proper Wheelchair Fit - MCCC
Proper Wheelchair FitStandard W/C measurements for Proper Fit Seat Height / Leg Length Measure from the user s heel to the poplitealfold and add 2 inches to allow clearance of the footrest Average adult size = to inchesDid you fit it properly? Seat Height / Leg Length The bottom of the footrest is 2 inches from the floor You can fit 2-3 fingers under the distal thigh (between the thigh and the seat)Standard W/C measurements for Proper Fit Seat Depth Measure from the user s posterior buttock, along the lateral thigh to the poplitealfold; then subtract 2 inches to avoid pressure from the front edge of the seat against the poplitealspace Average adult size = 16 inchesDid you fit it properly? Seat Depth You can fit 3-4 fingers between the front edge of the seat and the patient s poplitealfold with your palm horizontal to the seatStandard W/C measurements for Proper Fit Seat Width Measure the widest aspect of the user s buttocks, hips or thighs and add 2 inches.
Standard W/C measurements for Proper Fit Seat Height / Leg Length Measure from the user’s heel to the popliteal fold and add 2 inches to allow clearance of the footrest
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