Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be tough 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 common as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally much easier to navigate 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 add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a broad seat can be challenging to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be more hard to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise require more area in the lorry to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider 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 created to be long lasting and extra wide to make sure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The finest way to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned throughout their lap at the best part which is typically around the hips. Include bariatric folding wheelchair to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very tough in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The best method to determine the appropriate width is for the user to sit on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This should be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely elevated and can likewise be removed entirely if the user no longer requires them.