Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy 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 created to be tough enough 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 likewise be a stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending 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 include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a broad seat can be challenging to navigate 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 might likewise be harder to steer the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise need more area in the vehicle to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard 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 designed to be durable and additional wide to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The very best method to identify the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned throughout their lap at the best part which is generally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely sturdy in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best method to figure out the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This must be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this offers a more precise measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely raised and can also be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer needs them.