Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic 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 overweight. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be tough adequate to support the additional 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 rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically much easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a large seat can be tough to steer in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also require more space in the automobile to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are used to support individuals that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and additional wide to guarantee the user has great posture while being in the chair. The best way to figure out the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned across their lap at the best part which is typically around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be very durable in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The finest way to determine the appropriate width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs determined. bariatric mobility aids to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape procedure as this gives a more precise measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer needs them.