Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help individuals 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 elevating padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be strong sufficient to support the extra 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 typical as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically much easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a wide seat can be hard to steer in tight areas. If bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity is too wide it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might also be more challenging to steer the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise require more area in the vehicle to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider 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 created to be long lasting and additional large to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to identify the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to permit for the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very durable in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest method to figure out the appropriate width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This should be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this offers 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 reduced to hemi-level or completely raised and can also be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer needs them.