Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame


The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be durable adequate 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 rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical 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 normally simpler 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 durable frame and a broad seat can be tough to maneuver 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 propel it and it might likewise be harder to navigate the chair in small spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more area in the vehicle to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat

Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. mymobilityscooters have a seat that is created to be resilient and extra broad to guarantee the user has good posture while being in the chair. The very best way to figure out the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed across their lap at the largest part which is usually around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really sturdy in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The very best method to identify the appropriate width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This should be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or completely raised and can also be removed completely if the user no longer requires them.