Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be durable adequate to support the additional weight of bigger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending on the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can also be a stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally easier to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be difficult to steer in tight areas. If lightweight bariatric wheelchair is too broad it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might likewise be more difficult to navigate the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also require more space in the automobile to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be resilient and additional large to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The very best method to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely tough in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The very best method to identify the correct width is for the user to rest on a solid surface area and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This should be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a tape measure as this offers a more precise measurement. Our series of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be removed totally if the user no longer needs them.