WC Measurements

Question 1

Width

Answer 1

24-26

Question 2

Length

Answer 2

42-43

Question 3

Push handles to floor height

Answer 3

36

Question 4

Armrest to floor height

Answer 4

29-30

Question 5

360 turning space

Answer 5

60x60

Question 6

90 turning space

Answer 6

Min 36

Question 7

Doorway or hall width

Answer 7

> 32, 36 ideal

Question 8

Side reach

Answer 8

24 max

Question 9

Parking spot

Answer 9

4 ft aisle

Question 10

Door width

Answer 10

32

Question 11

Outdoor swing

Answer 11

18 walkers 26 wc

Question 12

Stairs

Answer 12

7-9 high 11 deep

Handrails 32 high .5-2 diameter

Question 13

Light switch

Answer 13

36-48

Question 14

Toilet seat height

Answer 14

17-19

Question 15

Grab bars

Answer 15

33-36

Question 16

Countertops

Answer 16

<31 high

>24 deep

Question 17

Ramps

Answer 17

1:12 slope to rise
>36 wide
Handrail 34-38 and extends 12 beyond top/bottom
Level landing top and bottom

Question 18

Back height

Answer 18

Seat to lower angle scapula

Plus seat cushion height

Question 19

Armrest height

Answer 19

Seat to just below elbow at 90 plus cushion height

Question 20

Seat height

Answer 20

(Min clearance between floor and footplate is 2)
Add 2 to leg length
20 norm

Question 21

Seat width

Answer 21

Widest hips plus 2

18 norm

Question 22

Seat depth

Answer 22

Post butt to lower leg minus 2-3
16 norm

Too long may compromise post knee circulation increase kyphosis post pelvis tilt and sacral sitting

Question 23

Leg length or seat to footplate

Answer 23

Bottom shoe to below thigh minus cushion height

Too long encourages sacral sitting and sliding forward

Too short creates uneven distribution of weight (ischial seat WB> thighs)