Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy 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 sturdy adequate to support the additional weight of bigger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending upon the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can likewise be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in usage.
bariatric electric wheelchairs for sale have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically much easier 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.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a wide seat can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces. If the seat is too large it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be more tough to maneuver the chair in small spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise need more space in the vehicle to be securely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. bariatric mobility aids have a seat that is developed to be durable and additional broad to ensure the user has great posture while being in the chair. The best way to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the best part which is typically around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really tough in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The best method to identify the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface and have their best part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our series of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be removed entirely if the user no longer requires them.