Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger 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 metallic heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be tough 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 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 use.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to maneuver 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 wide seat can be challenging to steer in tight areas. 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 navigate the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. bariatric wheelchair 400 lb capacity with a broad seat can likewise need more space in the lorry to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic 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 designed to be resilient and additional wide to make sure the user has excellent 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 generally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned throughout their lap at the widest part which is typically around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable for the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very strong in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The finest method to identify the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This ought to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape measure as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our series 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 completely elevated and can also be removed totally if the user no longer requires them.