Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be durable sufficient to support the additional weight of larger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending upon the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can likewise be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired 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 large seat can be difficult to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too large 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 maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise need more space in the automobile to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and extra broad to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The very best method to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned throughout their lap at the best part which is normally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very tough in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The very best method to figure out the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface area and have their best part of their thighs measured. This ought to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape measure as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our range of durable bariatric wheelchair s includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or completely raised and can also be eliminated entirely if the user no longer needs them.