Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
bariatric travel wheelchair of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be tough sufficient 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 also be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames 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 repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be challenging to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too broad it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be harder to navigate the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise require more space in the vehicle to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and extra wide to guarantee the user has great posture while being in the chair. The very best method to determine the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed throughout their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to permit for the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very tough in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The very best way to identify the appropriate width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This should be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape step as this offers a more precise measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully elevated and can also be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer needs them.