Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be durable adequate to support the extra weight of bigger 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 keep the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally 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 heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be more difficult to steer the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also require more space in the automobile to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are used to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be durable and extra broad to make sure the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The best way to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned throughout their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter season coats.
wheelchair bariatric transit 24 inch of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really durable in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best method to figure out the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their best part of their thighs measured. This should be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape measure as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our series of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully raised and can also be removed entirely if the user no longer requires them.