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 strong wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be durable adequate to support the extra 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 easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically 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 add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be tough to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be more difficult to steer the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also require more space in the lorry to be securely transported 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 weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and additional large to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to determine the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned throughout their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really strong in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The finest way to determine the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their best part of their thighs measured. bariatric wheelchair weight ought to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this provides a more precise measurement. Our range of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely raised and can also be removed totally if the user no longer requires them.