Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be sturdy adequate to support the additional weight of bigger users. bariatric wheelchair 26 inch seat 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 design. 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 advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically 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 heavy-duty frame and a broad seat can be difficult 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 may likewise be harder to steer the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more area in the lorry to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. bariatric wheelchair 22 inch have a seat that is created to be durable and extra wide to ensure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The very best method to determine the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned throughout their lap at the widest part which is typically around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to allow for the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really sturdy in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The finest way to figure out the right width is for the user to sit on a solid surface area and have their best part of their thighs measured. This must be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully elevated and can also be removed completely if the user no longer needs them.