Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy 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 tough enough 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 style. 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 advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally 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 heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be challenging to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may also be more tough to steer the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also require more space in the car to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and additional large to make sure the user has good posture while being 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 determining tape put throughout their lap at the largest part which is generally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable for the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really strong in order to take the additional weight of larger users. bariatric wheelchair 24 inch seat to figure out the right width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This should be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully raised and can also be eliminated totally if the user no longer requires them.