Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that affect 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 cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed 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 also be a stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common 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 typically 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 add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a large seat can be hard to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be more difficult to navigate the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise need more area in the lorry to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support individuals that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be resilient and extra wide to guarantee the user has great posture while being in the chair. The very best 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 measuring tape positioned throughout their lap at the best part which is typically around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really tough in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. bariatric folding wheelchair to determine the correct width is for the user to sit on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This ought to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our series of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully elevated and can likewise be removed totally if the user no longer requires them.