Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal 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 developed to be durable enough 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 likewise be a stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally simpler to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a wide seat can be challenging to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might also be harder to navigate the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more area in the lorry to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be resilient and extra large to ensure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The best method to determine the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put throughout their lap at the best part which is normally around the hips. Add lightweight bariatric wheelchair to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The best method to identify the proper width is for the user to sit on a solid surface area and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This should be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer requires them.