Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard 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 overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be durable sufficient to support the extra weight of larger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending on the weight capacity of the chair. bariatric wheelchair recliner can also be a stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a wide seat can be tough to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may also be more challenging to navigate the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also need more area in the lorry to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be durable and extra broad to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to figure out the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed across their lap at the widest part which is typically around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable for the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely durable in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The finest way to identify the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or fully raised and can also be gotten rid of completely if the user no longer requires them.