Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard 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 heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable 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 adequate 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 style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple 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 much easier to steer 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 include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be difficult to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too broad it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might also be harder to maneuver the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise need more area in the lorry to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be long lasting and additional large to guarantee the user has great posture while being in the chair. The very best method to identify the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put throughout their lap at the best part which is usually around the hips. Include bariatric self propelled wheelchair to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best way to figure out the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This must be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape measure as this gives a more precise measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer requires them.