Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be sturdy sufficient to support the additional 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 likewise be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
bariatric high back wheelchair have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically easier 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 add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a wide seat can be tough to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might also be more challenging to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also need more space in the car to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and additional wide to ensure the user has good posture while being in the chair. The best way to identify the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed throughout their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to permit for the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really durable in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest method to identify the right width is for the user to sit on a solid surface area and have their best part of their thighs determined. This must be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer needs them.