Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metal 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 manual wheelchair wheelchair is developed to be sturdy adequate to support the additional weight of bigger 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 stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and save the chair when not in use.

Rigid frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally 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.

Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be challenging to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and bariatric wheelchair it might likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also require more space in the vehicle to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat

Generally, bariatric folding wheelchair wheelchairs are larger than standard 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 long lasting and additional broad to make sure the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The best way to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the best part which is usually around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely sturdy in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The best method to figure out the appropriate width is for the user to rest on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our series of heavy-duty bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or completely elevated and can also be eliminated completely if the user no longer needs them.