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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 overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal 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 created to be strong 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 design. 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 flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are generally 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 durable frame and a wide seat can be hard to navigate in tight spaces. If the seat is too wide it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it might also be more tough to navigate the chair in small areas like narrow hallways or entrances. Wheelchairs with a broad seat can also need more area in the lorry to be safely transported in the trunk. Seat Normally, bariatric wheelchairs are broader than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at threat of pressure ulcers due to weight problems or other medical conditions. bariatric manual wheelchair My Mobility Scooters have a seat that is developed to be durable and additional broad to make sure the user has excellent posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to figure out the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit typically on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape placed across their lap at the widest part which is generally around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats. Footrest The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be extremely sturdy in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The finest way to identify the appropriate width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their largest part of their thighs measured. This should be done throughout their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape measure as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our variety of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs includes reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or totally elevated and can also be removed completely if the user no longer needs them.