Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

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

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be durable enough 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 stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in use.

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


Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a wide seat can be hard to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may also be harder to maneuver the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or entrances. bariatric aids with a large seat can likewise need more space in the automobile to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat

Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and extra wide to guarantee 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 measuring tape positioned throughout their lap at the best part which is generally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely strong in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The best way to figure out the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface and have their best part of their thighs measured. bariatric aids ought to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer needs them.