Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

bariatric travel wheelchair wheelchairs are wider than standard 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 overweight. This heavy duty bariatric wheelchair duty wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating cushioned leg rests.
Frame

The frame of a bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair wheelchair is designed to be tough 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 stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in usage.

Stiff frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically easier to navigate 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 add strength and stability.

Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a large seat can be hard to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might also be harder to navigate the chair in small spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise need more space in the automobile to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat

Typically, bariatric folding wheelchair wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be long lasting and extra large to make sure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The best way to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned across their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely sturdy in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best method to identify the correct width is for the user to rest on a solid surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape step as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable Bariatric wheelchair 26 Inch seat wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or Bariatric Wheelchair 26 Inch Seat fully raised and can also be eliminated totally if the user no longer requires them.