Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic heavy-duty 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 created 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 also be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically much easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be difficult to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too broad it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may also be harder to maneuver the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more space in the car to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be long lasting and extra large to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity to identify 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 throughout their lap at the largest part which is generally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be very durable in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The best way to figure out the correct width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This ought to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a tape step as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely raised and can also be removed totally if the user no longer needs them.