Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people 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 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 sturdy 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 stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and save the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending 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 broad seat can be hard to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide 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 navigate the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. bariatric folding wheelchair with a wide seat can also require more area in the automobile to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and additional broad to ensure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned across their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable for the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really tough in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The best way to figure out the appropriate width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This 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 models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely elevated and can also be eliminated totally if the user no longer requires them.