Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty 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 created to be strong 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. bariatric wheelchair recliner can also be a stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually simpler to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. bariatric wheelchair weight can be repaired 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 broad seat can be challenging to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may also be harder to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also require more space in the vehicle to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, 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 created to be durable and additional wide to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The very best method to determine the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put across their lap at the largest part which is generally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to permit for the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely sturdy in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best method to determine the proper width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their best 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 provides a more accurate measurement. Our range of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. bariatric wheelchair weight can be decreased to hemi-level or totally elevated and can likewise be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer needs them.