Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This sturdy 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 created to be tough 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 common as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally simpler to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a broad seat can be tough to steer in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might also be more hard to maneuver the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also need more space in the automobile to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. bariatric wheelchair 24 inch seat have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and additional large to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to identify the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the best part which is usually around the hips. Add bariatric living aids to this measurement to permit the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely strong in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best method to identify the correct width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape step as this gives a more precise measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or fully elevated and can also be eliminated completely if the user no longer needs them.