Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metallic 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 developed to be strong sufficient 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 also be a rigid or a folding style. 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 advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically much easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a wide seat can be hard to steer 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 also be more tough to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also require more area in the automobile to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be resilient and additional broad to make sure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The best method to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed across their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very strong in order to take the additional weight of larger users. bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair to figure out the proper width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This should be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely elevated and can likewise be removed completely if the user no longer requires them.