Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

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

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be strong enough 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 also be a stiff or a folding design. 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 flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically simpler to maneuver 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 large seat can be challenging to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide 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 spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise need more space in the automobile to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat

Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are utilized 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 designed to be durable and extra wide to ensure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to figure out 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.
bariatric wheelchair for sale of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be very strong in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The best method to identify the proper width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our series of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or fully raised and can likewise be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer requires them.