Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal durable slide tube frame and removable 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 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 also be a rigid or a folding style. Folding self propelled bariatric wheelchair are the most common as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
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 fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a broad seat can be hard to navigate 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 navigate the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more space in the automobile to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be durable and extra wide to ensure the user has good posture while being in the chair. The finest method to figure out the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned across their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really sturdy in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best way to identify the proper width is for the user to rest on a solid surface area and have their best part of their thighs measured. This need to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be eliminated entirely if the user no longer requires them.