Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. 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 tough 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 also be a stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally simpler to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a large seat can be tough to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might also be more tough to steer the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more area in the automobile to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic 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 extra wide to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The best method to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the largest part which is usually around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter coats.
bariatric wheelchair 600 lb capacity of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest way to determine the proper width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally raised and can also be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer requires them.