Wheelchairs

Question 1

Seat depth measurement

Answer 1

Measure from the most posterior point of the body to the inside of the knee. Minus 2 inches.

Question 2

Back height measurements

Answer 2

Measured from the seat base to the top of the chair back. Depends on support needed.

Question 3

Rear seat to floor measurements.

Answer 3

Measurement from the ground to the rear edge of seat edge.

Question 4

Seat width

Answer 4

Determined by the widest point of the body from the knee to the hip, plus 1 inch.

Question 5

Footrest Length

Answer 5

Should be distance from the back of knee to the bottom of heal while wearing normal shoes. 2 inches from the floor.

Question 6

Standard Dimensions

Answer 6

Seat width 18 inches.Seat depth 16 inches.Seat height 20 inches.

Question 7

Hemiplegia Wheelchair Seat Height

Answer 7

17.5 inches.

Question 8

Amputee

Answer 8

Rear wheels are 2 inch posterior to the normal.

Question 9

One-hand drive

Answer 9

Two hand rims are fabricated on one wheel drive with both wheel drives connected by a linkage bar.

Question 10

Optimal Seating Position

Answer 10

Pelvis 90-100Trunk - natural curveLower Extremities - Knees 90-105, Ankles 90Upper Extremities - Shoulder Flex 30, Elbow Flex 60Head - Neutral

Question 11

Toggle

Answer 11

Push lever

Question 12

Drive Wheels

Answer 12

Rear Wheels (big ones)

Question 13

Casters

Answer 13

Front wheels (small ones)