Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be sturdy sufficient 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 also 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.
bariatric self propelled wheelchair 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 fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be hard to navigate 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 may likewise be more challenging to navigate the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also require more area in the car to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be durable and additional wide to make sure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to determine the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned throughout their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to permit the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely tough in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest way to figure out the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this offers a more precise measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be removed entirely if the user no longer needs them.