Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty 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 designed to be strong sufficient to support the additional 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 stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically much easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a broad seat can be difficult to steer in tight areas. If bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair 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 navigate the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or doorways. bariatric electric wheelchairs for sale with a broad seat can likewise need more space in the automobile to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be long lasting and extra wide to guarantee the user has great posture while being in the chair. The very best way to identify 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 throughout their lap at the largest part which is usually around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing 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 very best way to determine the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This should be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this offers a more precise measurement. Our range of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be gotten rid of completely if the user no longer needs them.