Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be sturdy enough 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 likewise be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually easier to maneuver than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a large seat can be hard to maneuver in tight spaces. 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 may likewise be more difficult to steer the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more space in the vehicle to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at risk 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 large to make sure the user has good posture while being in the chair. The very best way to figure out the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned across their lap at the best part which is usually around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really sturdy in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. bariatric wheelchair for sale mymobilityscooters.uk to identify the correct width is for the user to sit on a solid surface area and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This should be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more precise measurement. Our series of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally elevated and can likewise be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer requires them.