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 affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal durable 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 developed to be sturdy enough to support the extra 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 rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in use.

Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally simpler to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various 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 hard to steer in tight areas. If the seat is too broad it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be harder to navigate the chair in small spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also need more space in the lorry to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat

Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity My Mobility Scooters have a seat that is developed to be resilient and additional broad to make sure the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The best method to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed throughout their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to permit for the using of winter coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely strong in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The very best method to figure out the proper width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This need to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a tape step as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be eliminated totally if the user no longer needs them.