Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This strong wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be tough enough to support the extra 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 design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically simpler to steer than chairs with a folding frame. bariatric wheelchair scale can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a broad seat can be challenging to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might likewise be harder to navigate the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise require more space in the car to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and additional wide to ensure the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The very best way to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed throughout their lap at the best part which is normally around the hips. Include two 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 larger users. The very best way to figure out the right width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be eliminated totally if the user no longer requires them.