Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist individuals with medical conditions that impact 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 padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created 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 stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally much easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be difficult to navigate in tight spaces. If bariatric wheelchair uk is too large it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be harder to navigate the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also require more space in the car to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be durable and extra large to make sure the user has great posture while being in the chair. The finest way to determine the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put throughout their lap at the best part which is generally around the hips. Add bariatric wheel chair to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really sturdy in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest way to figure out the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This should be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more precise measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be eliminated totally if the user no longer requires them.