Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard 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 obese. This sturdy wheelchair has a silver metallic durable slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free elevating padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be tough enough 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 also be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not bending when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are usually easier to maneuver 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 broad seat can be difficult to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be challenging for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be more tough to steer the chair in little areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can likewise require more area in the car to be securely transferred in the trunk.

Seat
Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and are used to support people that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is created to be resilient and additional wide to ensure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The best way to figure out the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or determining tape positioned across their lap at the widest part which is typically around the hips. Add two inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very sturdy in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. bariatric aids to identify the correct width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their best part of their thighs measured. This must be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a measuring tape as this gives a more accurate measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or completely elevated and can also be gotten rid of totally if the user no longer needs them.