Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be durable sufficient 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 rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and save the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally simpler to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
bariatric folding wheelchair with a heavy-duty frame and a large seat can be difficult to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too broad it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might likewise be more hard to maneuver the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise need more space in the lorry to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. lightweight bariatric transport wheelchair have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and additional wide to ensure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The best method to determine the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put throughout their lap at the largest part which is typically around the hips. Add bariatric folding wheelchair to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very sturdy in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest method to identify the correct width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their best part of their thighs determined. This should be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or fully elevated and can likewise be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer needs them.