Wheelchair Fitting & Measurements

Question 1

considerations x6

Answer 1

age
weight
special features
diagnosis
expected usage of WC
participation levels

Question 2

+2inches - from heel to popliteal space

Answer 2

leg length

Question 3

-2 inches - popliteal to posterior buttocks

Answer 3

seat depth

Question 4

+1.5 inches - widest part of both thighs, but, or hips

Answer 4

seat width

Question 5

-4 inches - seat of chair to axilla

Answer 5

back height

Question 6

+1 inch - seat to chair to elbow

Answer 6

armrest height

Question 7

seat width confirmation

Answer 7

hands vertical to lateral thigh
not stuck but not extra room

Question 8

seat depth confirmation

Answer 8

2-3 fingers bt edge of seat & popliteal fold

Question 9

back height confirmation

Answer 9

4 fingers bt axilla and back upholstery
1 finger of scapula above back upholstery

Question 10

armrest height confirmation

Answer 10

shoulders look leveled

Question 11

seat height confirmation

Answer 11

2 inches or 2-3 fingers from floor
2-3 fingers under pts thighs @ edge of seat