bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat

bariatric living aids wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a higher weight capacity. They are used to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.

Frame

The frame of a bariatric manual wheelchair wheelchair is designed to be durable adequate to support the extra weight of larger 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 common as they make it simple to transport and save the chair when not in usage.

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

Wheelchairs with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be challenging 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 harder to navigate the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or doorways. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also require more area in the car to be safely transferred in the trunk.

Seat

Generally, bariatric wheelchair 26 Inch seat wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be durable and additional broad to guarantee the user has great posture while being in the chair. The best way to identify the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed throughout their lap at the widest part which is typically around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable for the using of winter season coats.

Footrest

The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very sturdy in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The very best way to determine the right width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their largest part of their thighs determined. This must be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this gives a more precise measurement. Our series of durable lightweight bariatric transport wheelchair wheelchairs includes reclining designs with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or completely raised and can likewise be eliminated entirely if the user no longer needs them.