Wheelchair measurements Flashcards
1
Q
how to measure seat height
A
heel to popliteal fold + 2 inches
1
Q
average seat height
A
20 in
2
Q
how to measure seat depth
A
posterior buttock along lateral thigh to popliteal fold minus 2 in
3
Q
average seat depth
A
16 in
4
Q
how to measure seat width
A
widest aspect of buttocks/thighs + 2 in
5
Q
average seat width
A
18 in
6
Q
how to measure back height
A
chair seat to axilla minus 4 in (consider any seat cushions and add thickness to final value)
7
Q
average back height
A
16 in
8
Q
how to measure armrest height
A
seat of chair to olecranon + 1 in (consider cushions)
9
Q
average armrest height
A
9 in
