Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat


Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater 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 durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be tough adequate to support the additional weight of bigger 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 rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in usage.

self propelled bariatric wheelchair have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally simpler to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different 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 tough to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may also be more difficult to navigate the chair in small spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more area in the lorry to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat

Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support individuals that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be resilient and extra broad to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to figure out the right 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 best part which is normally around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely durable in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The very best method to figure out the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This need to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this offers a more precise measurement. Our variety of durable 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 elevated and can also be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer needs them.