Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be durable adequate to support the additional weight of larger users. bariatric travel wheelchair 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 design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the benefit 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 repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a broad seat can be tough to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more area in the vehicle to be safely transported 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. bariatric high back wheelchair have a seat that is developed to be resilient and additional large to ensure the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The best way to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Include bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely tough in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The best method to figure out the correct width is for the user to rest on a solid surface area and have their best part of their thighs determined. This should be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our range of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully elevated and can likewise be removed entirely if the user no longer needs them.