Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal durable slide tube frame and detachable 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 adequate 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 also be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
lightweight bariatric transport wheelchair have the advantage 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 various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a large seat can be difficult to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be harder to steer the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more space in the vehicle to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are used 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 durable and extra broad to make sure the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The finest way to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put throughout their lap at the best part which is generally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very sturdy in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The best method to identify the right width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs measured. bariatric manual wheelchair must be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more precise measurement. Our series of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be removed completely if the user no longer needs them.