bariatric wheelchair 600 lb capacity - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are used to assist people with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This strong wheelchair has a silver metal heavy-duty slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is created to be tough sufficient to support the additional weight of larger 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 stiff 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 advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally much easier to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a broad seat can be tough to navigate in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may likewise be more challenging to navigate the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can likewise require more area in the automobile to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Usually, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are used to support individuals 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 durable and extra large to ensure the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to determine the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit normally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned across their lap at the widest part which is generally around the hips. Add bariatric wheelchair 400 lb capacity to this measurement to permit the using of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair has to be very durable in order to take the additional weight of bigger users. The very best method to identify the right width is for the user to rest on a solid surface and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This must be done across their lap and preferably with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this gives a more precise measurement. Our variety of durable bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be reduced to hemi-level or totally raised and can also be removed entirely if the user no longer requires them.