Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
heavy duty bariatric wheelchair of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be sturdy enough to support the extra weight of bigger users. self propelled bariatric wheelchair 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 easy to transport and store the chair when not in use.
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 repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a wide seat can be challenging to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might also be harder to maneuver the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more area in the automobile to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be durable and extra large to guarantee the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to determine the proper 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 typically around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely durable in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The very best way to identify the right width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their best part of their thighs measured. This should be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally raised and can also be removed totally if the user no longer needs them.