Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

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

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be tough adequate to support the extra weight of bigger 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 stiff or a folding style. Folding bariatric mobility equipment are the most common as they make it easy to transport and save the chair when not in use.

Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally much easier to maneuver 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 heavy-duty frame and a broad seat can be difficult 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 move it and it might likewise be more difficult to steer the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more space in the lorry to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat

Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are used 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 created to be resilient and additional large to make sure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The very best method to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the largest part which is typically around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.

Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very durable in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The finest way to identify the right width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their best part of their thighs measured. This should be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more precise measurement. Our range of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely elevated and can also be removed entirely if the user no longer requires them.