Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be sturdy adequate to support the extra weight of bigger 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 stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and save the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually easier to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a broad seat can be tough to navigate 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 tough to steer the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise need more area in the automobile to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be durable and extra broad to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The best way to identify the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the largest part which is typically around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to allow for 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 larger users. The finest way to identify the proper width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their best part of their thighs determined. This must be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape step as this offers a more precise measurement. Our range of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely elevated and can likewise be removed completely if the user no longer requires them.