Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to help people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded 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 also be a stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually simpler to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be tough 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 move it and it might likewise be harder to steer the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more space in the automobile to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are used to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and extra wide to guarantee the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The best way to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned throughout their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using 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. The finest method to determine the appropriate width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. bariatric aids to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape step as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be eliminated totally if the user no longer needs them.