Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger 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 heavy-duty 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 sturdy sufficient to support the additional weight of bigger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending on the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can likewise be a rigid 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 benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically simpler to steer 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 sturdy frame and a wide seat can be difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may also be more hard to maneuver the chair in small spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also need more area in the vehicle to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and additional broad to ensure the us er has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to figure out the appropriate 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 largest part which is generally around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely strong in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The very best way to figure out the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their best part of their thighs determined. This need to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this gives a more precise measurement. Our series of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally elevated and can likewise be eliminated completely if the user no longer needs them.
