Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame

The frame of a bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity wheelchair is developed to be strong adequate 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 likewise be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in use.

Stiff frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually easier to steer 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 add strength and stability.

Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and bariatric Wheelchair 26 Inch seat a wide seat can be difficult to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be more challenging to steer the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise need more space in the car to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat

Usually, bariatric wheelchair recliner wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and extra large to make sure the user has good posture while being in the chair. The finest method to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put across their lap at the largest part which is typically around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair 26 inch Seat wheelchair needs to be very tough in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The best way to figure out the appropriate width is for the user to sit on a strong surface area and have their best part of their thighs determined. This need to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a tape procedure as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchair 600 lb capacity wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or totally elevated and can likewise be eliminated entirely if the user no longer requires them.