Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to assist individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable 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 extra weight of larger 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 common as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally simpler 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 include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a wide seat can be difficult to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too large 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 small areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise require more space in the car to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be durable and additional large to ensure the user has excellent posture while being in the chair. The best way 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 determining tape positioned across their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable for the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely durable in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The best way to figure out the proper width is for the user to sit on a solid surface and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This should be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this provides a more precise measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or fully raised and can also be gotten rid of entirely if the user no longer requires them.