bariatric travel wheelchair Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

lightweight bariatric transport wheelchair wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be sturdy enough to support the extra 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 rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.

Stiff frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally much easier to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.

Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a large seat can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand bariatric wheelchair 26 Inch Seat rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may also be harder to maneuver the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also require more area in the vehicle to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat

Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or bariatric wheelchair 26 Inch Seat other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be resilient and additional large to guarantee the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The best method to determine the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned throughout their lap at the largest part which is generally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter season coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair 26 inch Seat wheelchair has to be very sturdy in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The best method to identify the appropriate width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our range of heavy-duty lightweight bariatric wheelchair wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely elevated and can also be removed completely if the user no longer needs them.