Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy slide tube frame and detachable 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 adequate to support the additional 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 likewise be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a wide seat can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be hard 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 little areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise need more space in the lorry to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be resilient and additional broad to guarantee the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The very best way to figure out the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned throughout their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Include listen to this podcast to this measurement to permit for the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really sturdy in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The finest way to identify the right width is for the user to rest on a solid surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our range 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 fully raised and can likewise be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer requires them.