Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.
Frame

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be strong enough to support the extra weight of bigger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending on 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 simple to transport and store the chair when not in use.

Rigid frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually easier 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 bariatric wheelchair a large seat can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may also be more hard to steer the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise need more area in the automobile to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat

Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be durable and additional large to ensure the user has good posture while being in the chair. The finest method to figure out the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed throughout their lap at the largest part which is usually around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric aids wheelchair needs to be very tough in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The very best way to determine the proper width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their best part of their thighs determined. This should be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our range of sturdy lightweight bariatric wheelchair wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be eliminated completely if the user no longer needs them.