My mother is 5'1 inches tall and is unable to walk which size reclining wheel chair would be best 16" 18" or 20"?.
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Well I am 5'4 and weigh 125. I purchased the 18 inch Wich has more than enough room. Could have easily gotten away with the 16"! They are very roomy and comfy :-) I hope this helps.
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My mother is barely 5'2" and weighs 200 lbs. The three sizes are the width of the seat. My sister and I ordered the 20" width because we got the gel seat cushion for her to sit on. She was getting sores on backs of legs. Cushion from Amazon is about 4-5" thick and doesn't allow her skin to scrunch up as much under her. Very sturdy. Bought 2 - so we can clean and have a spare. Great wheelchair-also sturdy and we recline just a bit as well. Cushion helps put her higher at dinner table at nursing home. Just ordered the lambs wool armrest covers to make her as comfy as possible. Hope this helps. My mother is barely 5'2" and weighs 200 lbs. The three sizes are the width of the seat. My sister and I ordered the 20" width because we got the gel seat cushion for her to sit on. She was getting sores on backs of legs. Cushion from Amazon is about 4-5" thick and doesn't allow her skin to scrunch up as much under her. Very sturdy. Bought 2 - so we can clean and have a spare. Great wheelchair-also sturdy and we recline just a bit as well. Cushion helps put her higher at dinner table at nursing home. Just ordered the lambs wool armrest covers to make her as comfy as possible.... » Read More My mother is barely 5'2" and weighs 200 lbs. The three sizes are the width of the seat. My sister and I ordered the 20" width because we got the gel seat cushion for her to sit on. She was getting sores on backs of legs. Cushion from Amazon is about 4-5" thick and doesn't allow her skin to scrunch up as much under her. Very sturdy. Bought 2 - so we can clean and have a spare. Great wheelchair-also sturdy and we recline just a bit as well. Cushion helps put her higher at dinner table at nursing home. Just ordered the lambs wool armrest covers to make her as comfy as possible. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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My mother is about 5'2" and weighs 180, so a little chunky. I got the 18" and it works great as we use a gel seat and pillows on the sides. You can have the back slightly tilted back so her center of gravity keeps her from falling forward. I consider it one of the best investments I have made for her. It has held up very well.
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Those numbers refer to the width of the chair. I would suggest something comfortable but no wider. Our 18" is a little wider overall than our other chair and makes fitting through doors ect. a little more difficult.
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It also depends on her weight. But under normal circumstances, the 16" should be the right fit.
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I am 5' 8". I love this chair. I sit on it for hours while working at home. It is vey comfortable. I forget it is supposed to be an exercise chair.
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The seat on this little brown chair is 17" from the floor when upright. When reclined, the front of the footrest is 16" off the floor.
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Hi Julia, I purchased one of these chairs a couple of months ago. My wife is 5ft1inch and weighs 115 lbs. She easily fits into the 16 wide chair and it has the advantage of passing through small door ways. The foot rests are adjustable to accommodate about any height so I don't think you will have an issue there either. The chair seems to be sturdy and not very heavy so one can easily lift in and out of a car trunk. If your daughter doen't need the leg supports to keep her legs horizontal you can remove the supports and make the unit a couple of lbs lighter. I hope this answers your questions. I consider it a excellent wheelchairand especially considering the economical price. Regards, Dennis Hi Julia, I purchased one of these chairs a couple of months ago. My wife is 5ft1inch and weighs 115 lbs. She easily fits into the 16 wide chair and it has the advantage of passing through small door ways. The foot rests are adjustable to accommodate about any height so I don't think you will have an issue there either. The chair seems to be sturdy and not very heavy so one can easily lift in and out of a car trunk. If your daughter doen't need the leg supports to keep her legs horizontal you can remove the supports and make the unit a couple of lbs lighter. I hope this answers your... » Read More Hi Julia, I purchased one of these chairs a couple of months ago. My wife is 5ft1inch and weighs 115 lbs. She easily fits into the 16 wide chair and it has the advantage of passing through small door ways. The foot rests are adjustable to accommodate about any height so I don't think you will have an issue there either. The chair seems to be sturdy and not very heavy so one can easily lift in and out of a car trunk. If your daughter doen't need the leg supports to keep her legs horizontal you can remove the supports and make the unit a couple of lbs lighter. I hope this answers your questions. I consider it a excellent wheelchairand especially considering the economical price. Regards, Dennis « Show Less
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N0, but Medline has a different transport chair with handbrakes in the 19 inch width. Youcan view it in our Amazon store at the link below. http://www.amazon.com/Medline-Transport-Wheelchair-Brakes-Red/dp/B007WA1ZG4/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A2HVC8I3TTA3R
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The recliner is regular size... not too small. I'm 5'4" and my feet meet the end of the chair when reclined. The chair is very plush. So that makes it seem oversized.
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The Chair is for a friend who is about 5' 4", and she is very comfortable with it. Hope this helps.
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Assuming that the chair has the typical thin metal legs that most have, I would go with the 1". However I think even the 1" may be too large. I suppose a little duct tape wrapped inside of it may help take up some of the extra room, or something like that. I hope this helped you, good luck.
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Be sure to purchase the youth size which is the smallest and able to go through normal bathroom doors. My mother is 97years of age, 89 lbs and 5 ft 2inches and the walker is adjustable for the handlebars to fit fine. Remember the seat is used to rest only and not a wheelchair!
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The 16" is the wheel size. I'm 5'4" and have the seat post as low as it will go and can only touch my toes to the ground when stopping. I wouldn't recommend it for a shorter person.
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My son is 6'4" and has reclined in this chair. I am very pleased with this chair but it is difficult to "kick" footrest back from reclining position for me.
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It is seventeen inches. I am slightly handicapped due to knee surgery and cannot get up from low slung chair. This one works great for me and is comfortable to boot.
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At 6'2" your feet will extend beyond the footrest. That's not a problem with comfort or support, but some people prefer that their feet land on the footrest when reclined. This chair is 20" wide between the arms. I would suggest using that measurement to determine if the chair is a good fit in terms of width.
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This is one of the best, I would recommend it to you. However since you are 5'6" you may want to look for the 18".
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My mom is the same height and the height works great. What does not work is that the seat is too big. She is very small so she can't sit evenly. This is a very nice chair for someone larger
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I am 5ft 8 i cant rest my head, but love the chair. I also think its 16inches,
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I don't have dimensions as it was for my sister. However, I will say it was exactly as described and has been a God-send for her. It's very well made, comfortable for her at 5'9". It has made a big difference for all of us who are helping to care-give for her. The foot pieces remove completely -- easily and we all like the added safety of having brakes on the handlebars for the person pushing the chair. The wheels seem to go almost anywhere easily, although we have not had it out in pure sand.