Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal durable 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 created to be durable sufficient 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 typical as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
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. bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be hard to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might likewise be harder to steer the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise need more space in the automobile to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be long lasting and extra broad to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The best method to figure out the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put throughout their lap at the largest part which is typically around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to permit for the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely strong in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best way to determine the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This must be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape step as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our series of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be eliminated totally if the user no longer requires them.