Bariatric Wheelchairs

Maximise Comfort with a Bariatric Wheelchair

To improve your medical care options, while reducing strain on health care workers, use a bariatric wheelchair. Equipment on eBay is designed for patients who have multiple medical conditions, and makes it easy to live your life more fully.

A bariatric wheelchair from eBay is usually designed so that each patient can be independent, and move wherever they wish to go. If required, they may be assisted by another person, but many chairs are powered, so manual force does not have to be used. A powered bariatric wheelchair from eBay can give a person of up to 600 pounds their independence, and many designed for users of up to 400 pounds are easy to move around furniture.

The vendor's eBay description will state whether a wheelchair has permanent arms or removable arms. There are several bariatric wheelchair designs on eBay, and some have arms which may readily be removed. This makes it easier to lift a loved one in some cases. Removable arms can be easily put back on afterwards, to provide additional safety and allow the patient to sit comfortably, especially if they suffer from muscular dystrophy or a another condition that causes muscle weakness. The footrest on many wheelchairs with detachable arms can be moved out of the way, providing greater freedom of movement, or elevated, so you can rest comfortably.

Yes. There are numerous options on eBay that can quickly be adjusted to meet the needs of tall or short patients, so they can sit comfortably. Most chairs are about 20 inches from the ground, and suit people who are more than five feet tall. If you do not want to get a wheelchair with an adjustable seat, take all of your dimensions before selecting a chair, including your floor to seat height. This is important if you will use your feet to push the chair. Also take the following measurements:

• Seat depth.
• Back height.
• Seat width.

Bariatric wheelchairs on eBay are usually made of lightweight materials such as aluminium, allowing you to easily transport them from one location to another. Foots rests, leg rests and other features that make the wheelchair comfortable to use may also be constructed using heavy-duty materials like PVC, which provide support without making it difficult to lift or carry the device.