Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty 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 tough adequate 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 stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually simpler to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a large seat can be challenging to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be more hard to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more area in the lorry to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are used to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and additional wide to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The best method to identify the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed across their lap at the best part which is normally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely tough in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The finest way to determine the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. self propelled bariatric wheelchair ought to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be eliminated totally if the user no longer needs them.