Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed 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 likewise 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 use.
Rigid frames have the advantage 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 might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a broad seat can be hard to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be more difficult to steer the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise require more area in the car to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be long lasting and additional large to ensure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. wheelchair bariatric transit 24 inch to identify the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put across their lap at the best part which is generally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely strong in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The very best method to determine the right width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our range of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally elevated and can likewise be removed totally if the user no longer needs them.