Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher 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 metallic 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 developed to be sturdy adequate 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 also be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally simpler to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be tough to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise need more space in the car to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. view it have a seat that is created to be resilient and extra wide to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to figure out the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put throughout their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very strong in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best way to determine the appropriate 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 ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely elevated and can likewise be eliminated entirely if the user no longer needs them.