Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are utilized to assist people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic sturdy slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising cushioned leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be sturdy adequate 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 likewise be a stiff or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it easy to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally simpler 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 add 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 large it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might likewise be more hard to steer the chair in little spaces like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more area in the car to be safely transported in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard 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 created to be resilient and extra wide to guarantee the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The best way 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 put throughout their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to permit the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really tough in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The finest method to identify the right width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This ought to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this offers a more precise measurement. bariatric aids of sturdy 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 completely if the user no longer requires them.