Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be durable enough to support the additional 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 bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally simpler to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a large seat can be challenging to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be harder to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can also require more area in the vehicle to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are used 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 designed to be long lasting and additional broad to ensure the user has great posture while being in the chair. The finest method to identify the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape put throughout their lap at the widest part which is generally around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter coats.
My Mobility Scooters of a bariatric wheelchair has to be extremely strong in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The finest method to determine the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This ought to be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be gotten rid of completely if the user no longer requires them.