Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be tough sufficient 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 also be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be difficult to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be more tough to navigate the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise require more area in the car to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and extra wide to make sure the user has great posture while being in the chair. The best way to determine the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned throughout their lap at the largest part which is usually around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really strong in order to take the extra weight of larger users. bariatric wheel chair to determine the proper width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This should be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully elevated and can also be removed totally if the user no longer needs them.