Bariatric Wheelchair – 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty bariatric wheelchair duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair weight wheelchair is designed 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 also be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in use.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally simpler to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be difficult to steer in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might also be more challenging to navigate the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also require more space in the automobile to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric Wheelchair 26 inch Seat 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. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and additional wide to make sure the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The finest method to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape placed across their lap at the best part which is typically around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric manual wheelchair wheelchair needs to be very durable in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The best method to figure out the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface area and have their best part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape measure as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric manual wheelchair wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or fully elevated and can also be eliminated totally if the user no longer requires them.