Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be tough enough to support the extra 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 website are the most common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be challenging to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be more tough to maneuver the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more area in the lorry to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be long lasting and additional wide to ensure the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to identify the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely tough in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best way to identify the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This must be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this offers a more precise measurement. Our range 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 likewise be eliminated totally if the user no longer needs them.