Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be durable 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 also be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical 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 typically much easier to maneuver 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 broad seat can be hard to maneuver 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 propel it and it might also be harder to steer the chair in small spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more area in the vehicle to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be resilient and extra broad to make sure the user has good posture while being in the chair. The very best method to identify the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put across their lap at the largest part which is generally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to allow for the using of winter coats.
lightweight bariatric transport wheelchair of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest method to determine the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface and have their best part of their thighs determined. This must be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape measure as this provides a more precise measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally elevated and can likewise be removed entirely if the user no longer requires them.