Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This strong wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be durable enough to support the additional weight of larger 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 common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally easier to steer 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 durable frame and a large seat can be challenging to navigate 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 propel it and it might likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. bariatric wheel chair with a broad seat can also require more area in the vehicle to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be resilient and extra large to ensure the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. bariatric aids to determine the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed throughout their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very tough in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The very best method to determine the proper width is for the user to rest on a strong surface and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety 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 fully elevated and can likewise be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer needs them.