While the physical size and weight play an important role in deciding what wheelchair you should purchase, you should also consider the accessories you will be carrying while in are going around in the wheelchair. Heavy-duty folding wheelchairs are great for people who weigh 400lbs to 500lbs and travel often, but sometime that’s not enough.
For huge individuals, you should consider purchasing a bariatric wheelchair. They are often referred to as extra wide wheelchairs or heavy duty wheelchairs, and are strong enough to accommodate almost any user. They utilize either aluminum, steel, or titanium for the chassis and have very wide seats. Some models of bariatric wheelchairs can carry individuals who weigh over 1,000lbs, and this is the best choice for people who are overweight or obese and unable to walk by themselves.
Determining the weight limit of your wheelchair
If you have been gaining weight recently, because of COVID-19 pandemic or any other reason, and you are using a wheelchair you should check its weight limit. First, check it to find the manufacturer tag that will give you detailed information about how to determine the weight limit. If you still can’t find the weight limit, you can do a google search with the model number to find out. You may need to replace the wheelchair or lose some weight.
When purchasing a new wheelchair use a scale to weigh yourself; this enables you to get a definitive answer to which wheelchair can accommodate your size and needs. You may want to choose an electric (power) bariatric wheelchair instead of normal one, it will help you move easier.
Non-emergency medical transport in Phoenix Metropolitan area
Being overweight or obese are both rising medical problems but it shouldn’t stop you moving around the town, to your appointments or treatments. True to Care is a non-emergency medical transportation company that serves greater Phoenix area, Arizona, fully licensed and insured. Our trained drivers provide wheelchair and ambulatory transportation to our community in Maricopa County and all over the valley. Stretcher services also available.
True to Care Vehicles are ADA Compliant, top-of-the-line model, handicapped accessible vans. They are equipped with heavy duty wheelchair hoists that can accommodate standard, oversized, bariatric or electric wheelchairs.
