Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader 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 obese. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy 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 strong adequate to support the additional 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 likewise be a stiff 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.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
bariatric folding wheelchair with a durable frame and a large seat can be tough 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 maneuver the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also require more space in the lorry to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. wheelchair bariatric transit 24 inch have a seat that is developed to be durable and additional large to make sure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The best method to identify the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the widest part which is typically around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really durable in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The best way to identify the proper width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their best part of their thighs measured. This need to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape procedure as this gives a more precise measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully elevated and can also be eliminated entirely if the user no longer needs them.