Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to help individuals with medical conditions that impact 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 elevating padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be strong adequate 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 save the chair when not in use.
bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically simpler to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a wide seat can be hard to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may also be harder to steer the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or entrances. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise require more area in the vehicle to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and extra wide to make sure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to figure out the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the largest part which is typically around the hips. Add bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity to this measurement to enable for the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very sturdy in order to take the extra weight of larger users. The very best method to figure out the appropriate width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their best part of their thighs determined. This must be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely elevated and can likewise be removed totally if the user no longer requires them.