Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be strong adequate to support the additional weight of bigger 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 stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually simpler to maneuver 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 include strength and stability.
bariatric wheelchair 24 inch seat with a sturdy frame and a wide seat can be challenging to maneuver 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 propel it and it may likewise be more hard to navigate the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise need more space in the vehicle to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized 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 durable and additional wide to make sure the user has great posture while being in the chair. The finest 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 determining tape put throughout their lap at the best part which is usually around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be very tough in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The best method to determine the correct width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a tape procedure as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our series of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be removed completely if the user no longer needs them.