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 obese. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy 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 created to be strong enough to support the additional weight of larger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending upon the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can likewise be a stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically simpler to maneuver 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 add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a broad seat can be challenging to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be difficult 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 doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise require more space in the vehicle to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and extra wide to ensure the user has good posture while being in the chair. bariatric self propelled wheelchair 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 placed across their lap at the best part which is typically around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The best way to figure out the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This must be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be removed totally if the user no longer needs them.