Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to assist individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal durable 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 created to be durable enough 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 also be a rigid or a folding style. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in usage. Stiff frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are typically easier to maneuver 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 difficult to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too broad it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be more challenging to navigate the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise need more area in the vehicle to be safely transferred in the trunk. Seat Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and additional wide to guarantee the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The very best way to identify the proper width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the largest part which is typically around the hips. Include bariatric folding wheelchair 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 solid surface and have their best part of their thighs measured. This need to be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this offers a more accurate measurement. Our series of durable bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or fully raised and can also be removed completely if the user no longer requires them.
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