Five Essential Qualities Customers Are Searching For In Every Bariatric Wheelchair 26 Inch Seat

Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to help individuals with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.

Frame

The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be strong enough to support the extra 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 design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in use.

Rigid frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.

Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a wide seat can be tough to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be tough for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might also be harder to maneuver the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or entrances. bariatric travel wheelchair with a broad seat can likewise need more area in the car to be safely transferred in the trunk.

Seat

Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is developed to be resilient and additional broad to ensure the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The best method to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed throughout their lap at the largest part which is generally around the hips. Add 2 inches to this measurement to allow for the wearing of winter coats.

Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely strong in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The very best way to determine the appropriate width is for the user to sit on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This must be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer requires them.