Bariatric Wheelchairs

Bariatric Wheelchairs are designed to with heavy duty support, are wider than standard wheelchairs, and are used after surgery or medical treatment or any situation that limits a bariatric patient’s mobility, including limitations in performing the basic activities of daily living. As such, the wheelchair should be designed and of sturdy and durable structure to ensure the individual is allowed good posture, safety, ease of use, and protected from pressure ulcers.

General Guidelines for Fitting a Wheelchair to an Individual

• Seat Depth: with the individual in the sitting position, measure from the back of the hip to the back of the knee and subtract one inch.
• Seat Width: with the individual in the sitting position, measure the distance in a straight line from one hip to the other and add two inches.
• Seat Back Height: with the individual in the sitting position, measure the distance from the person’s collarbone to the seat.
• Arm Height: a distance from the seat to the person’s elbow bent at 90 degrees.
• Footrest Length: a distance from the back of the person’s knee to the heel of their foot.

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