Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable 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 developed to be tough enough 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 likewise be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a large seat can be difficult to steer in tight areas. If the seat is too broad it can be tough 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 small areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also require more space in the automobile to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic 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 developed to be long lasting and additional large to ensure the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The very best method to identify the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the best part which is generally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
bariatric folding wheelchair of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very tough in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The finest way to determine the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface area and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This must be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our range of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or fully raised and can also be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer needs them.