Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy 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 created to be strong adequate to support the extra weight of larger 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 rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally simpler to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a broad seat can be hard to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be more hard to steer the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise need more space in the car to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and additional broad to ensure the user has great posture while being in the chair. The very best method to identify the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put throughout their lap at the widest 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 strong in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best way to identify the right width is for the user to sit on a solid surface area and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape measure as this provides a more precise measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchair s consists of reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally raised and can also be eliminated entirely if the user no longer needs them.