Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy 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 developed to be sturdy adequate to support the extra weight of bigger 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 design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. bariatric wheelchair recliner can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be challenging to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may also be harder to steer the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more space in the automobile to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and extra wide to guarantee the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The best way to determine 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 throughout their lap at the best part which is generally around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely durable in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best method to determine the proper width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their best part of their thighs measured. This should be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our series of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or fully elevated and can likewise be eliminated entirely if the user no longer needs them.