Purchasing a Wheelchair

 

Wheelchair measurements image   Hip Width:
Use this to figure seat width if it is the widest point

 

   Widest Point:
Measure the widest area across the lower extremities if different from the hip width. This may influence seat width or arm style.

 

   Chest Width:
 Measure the widest point of the thorax just below the arm pit. This measurement may influence system width or back width.

 

   Heel to Knee:
Use this for leg rest extensions and seat height.

 

Wheelchair measurements image   SRP to Knee (Seat Reference Point to Knee):
This will determine the seat depth

 

   Elbow to SRP (Elbow to Seat Reference Point):
 Measure this width with the arm in a 90 degree angle at the elbow and the shoulder in a neutral position.

 

   Shoulder Height:
 This will determine the height and the style of the back panel or the start for a custom back.

 

   Head Height:
 This will help determine the proper headrest height.