Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal 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 created to be sturdy sufficient 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 simple to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically easier 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 include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may also be more difficult to maneuver the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise need more area in the vehicle to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are utilized 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 designed to be durable and additional large to guarantee the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The very best way to identify the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put throughout their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to permit for the using of winter 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 identify the proper width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This should be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this provides 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 totally raised and can also be eliminated completely if the user no longer needs them.