Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metallic durable 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 sufficient 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 rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally much easier to maneuver 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 durable frame and a large seat can be difficult to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be more difficult to navigate the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also need more area in the automobile 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 threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and additional broad to ensure the user has great posture while being in the chair. The very best method to figure out 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 throughout their lap at the best part which is typically around the hips. Add bariatric folding wheelchair to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be very tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest way to determine the proper width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This need to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape step as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our range of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely elevated and can likewise be eliminated entirely if the user no longer requires them.