Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater 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 metallic heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be durable 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 likewise be a stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit 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 might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a large seat can be tough to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might likewise be more tough to navigate the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also need more space in the lorry to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals 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 extra wide to guarantee the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The very best method to figure out the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned throughout their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be very tough in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The best way to identify the right width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this offers a more precise measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or fully raised and can also be eliminated totally if the user no longer requires them.