bariatric wheelchair for sale - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used 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 detachable 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 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 rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in use.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually much easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for various seat widths and might have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a durable frame and a large seat can be hard to steer 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 may also be more hard to steer the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise need more space in the automobile to be securely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and additional wide to guarantee the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The best way to determine the appropriate width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned across their lap at the largest part which is normally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be really durable in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The finest method to identify the proper width is for the user to rest on a solid surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a tape step as this provides a more precise measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be removed entirely if the user no longer requires them.
