Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be sturdy enough 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 also be a stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and save the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much 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 durable frame and a large seat can be hard to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be more hard to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also need more area in the lorry to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are used to support individuals that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be resilient and extra wide to guarantee the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The best way to determine the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed 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 coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. bariatric mobility aids to identify the right width is for the user to rest on a solid surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This should be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape step as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer needs them.