Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty 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 developed to be tough sufficient 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 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.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally much easier to steer 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 bariatric wheelchair 600 lb capacity is too broad it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it might likewise be harder to steer the chair in little areas like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also need more space in the lorry to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals 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 broad to ensure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to determine the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed across their lap at the best part which is normally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable for the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely strong in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best method to figure out the proper width is for the user to sit on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs measured. This should 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 consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be removed totally if the user no longer needs them.