Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be tough adequate to support the additional weight of larger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending on the weight capacity of the chair. bariatric wheelchair 24 inch seat can also be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally much easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a wide seat can be challenging to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be more tough to navigate the chair in small spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also need more space in the automobile to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be resilient and extra wide to ensure the user has great 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 normally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to permit for the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be very tough in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best way to identify the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This must be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape measure as this offers a more precise measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely raised and can also be gotten rid of completely if the user no longer needs them.