Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

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

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair recliner wheelchair is designed to be durable adequate to support the extra weight of larger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending on the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can also be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in use.

Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally 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 include strength and stability.

Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a large seat can be challenging to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too broad it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be harder to steer the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise require more space in the car to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat

Normally, bariatric wheelchair 26 inch seat wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be resilient and additional large to ensure the user has good posture while being in the chair. The very best way to figure out the correct width of wheelchair bariatric transit 24 inch 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 typically around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter coats.
Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheel chair wheelchair needs to be extremely durable in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The finest method to determine the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface area and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this offers a more precise measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheel chair wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully elevated and can likewise be gotten rid of completely if the user no longer needs them.