Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be strong sufficient to support the extra 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 stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally much easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a large seat can be hard to steer 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 might likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in small spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise need more space in the lorry to be securely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are broader 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 very best method to figure out the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned across their lap at the largest part which is usually around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very strong in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best method to identify the right width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. mymobilityscooters to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally raised and can likewise be removed entirely if the user no longer needs them.