Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.
Frame

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be strong adequate to support the extra weight of larger 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 easy to transport and store the chair when not in use.

Rigid frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.

Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be tough to steer in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may also be more challenging to steer the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also need more space in the vehicle to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat

Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be durable and extra broad to ensure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The very best method to identify the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed across their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable for the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest


The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really sturdy in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The best way to identify the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. bariatric mobility aids of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be removed entirely if the user no longer needs them.