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What’s The Ideal Footrest Length?

What’s the ideal length of a footrest? There’s nothing worse than buying something in the wrong size – clothing, shoes, batteries, wrenches, you name it.

Some customer worry that they have picked the wrong size chair if their feet extend past the end of the foot rest.

If you’ve noticed this, don’t be alarmed – this is actually the ideal positioning for your legs and feet. Take a look at the infographic below  – what you learn might just surprise you!

Ambassador recommends the ideal footrest length allows for the ankle full clearance of the footrest. The ideal position is to have your heels extend past the footrest. This distributes the weight evenly to a large portion of your legs, allowing you to sit in comfort.

How do you find the ideal length of a footrest for you? Visit a local dealer with an Ambassador chair lift chair to be fitted correctly.

See more information on our recent post in relation to leg elevation.

And 3 Steps to finding an ideal recliner. Read More