Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating cushioned leg rests.
bariatric mobility aids of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be sturdy enough to support the extra 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 likewise be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally easier 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 durable frame and a large seat can be tough to maneuver in tight areas. 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 might likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also need more area in the automobile to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are used to support individuals that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and additional wide to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to determine the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the best part which is generally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very sturdy in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The best method to determine the proper width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their best part of their thighs determined. This should be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally elevated and can likewise be removed completely if the user no longer needs them.