Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

bariatric electric wheelchairs for sale wheelchairs are broader than standard 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 sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating cushioned leg rests.
Frame

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be durable sufficient to support the additional 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 rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.

Stiff frames have the advantage of not bending 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 various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.

Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a large seat can be difficult to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or Medical walker entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise need more space in the vehicle to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat

Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other Medical Walker conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and extra wide to make sure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The finest way to identify the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the best part which is typically around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair weight wheelchair has to be very tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best method to identify the proper width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This ought to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a tape measure as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric living aids wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally elevated and can likewise be removed totally if the user no longer needs them.