Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metal durable 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 developed to be sturdy sufficient to support the extra weight of larger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending upon the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can likewise be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in use.
bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
bariatric travel wheelchair with a heavy-duty frame and a large seat can be tough to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be more challenging to steer the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also require more space in the car to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and additional large to guarantee the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The finest method to determine the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed across their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really durable in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The best way to determine the appropriate width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their best part of their thighs measured. This need to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer needs them.