Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable 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 additional 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 rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in use.

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

Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a wide seat can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces. 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 might likewise be more challenging to maneuver the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also require more space in the car to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat

Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and additional broad to ensure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to figure out the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put throughout their lap at the largest part which is generally around the hips. Add lightweight bariatric wheelchair to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest


The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really tough in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The very best way to determine the appropriate width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This must be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or fully elevated and can likewise be removed completely if the user no longer needs them.