There are growing concerns in the UK where latest Government statistics (latest Health Survey England, HSE) shows that nearly 1 in 4 adults and over 1 in 10 children aged 2 – 10 are obese.
Reducing obesity is a priority for the Government however for those that need the medical attention now can turn to bariatric equipment to help change lifestyles and make a difference to their health
There are many different types of bariatric equipment available on the marketplace from medical suppliers and deciding which bariatric equipment is required depends on individual needs and circumstances.
There are two types of bariatric equipment – one type of bariatric equipment is designed for the heavier user who needs help with their mobility and the other type of bariatric equipment is reinforced to take the weight of the heavier user.
Commode and shower chair are easily manoeuvrable from the shower to the bed and are very easy to clean. This type of bariatric equipment allows the bariatric to independently complete tasks that non bariatric people take for granted such as bathing or toileting.
Wheelchair bariatric equipment are the same design and form as a standard wheelchair however the bariatric equipment is reinforced so they are capable of taking extra weight.
Other aids and bariatric equipment can be purchased such as reinforced gym balls which can be used for a wide range of floor exercises. This type of bariatric equipment can help reduce the weight of those who are struggling to carry their excess weight.
As bathing can pose safety concerns if the person cannot climb in and out of standard baths easily, there is a whole selection of bariatric equipment available that can help make the task easier such as bath seats where the person doesn’t have to lower themselves into the bath. Alternative bariatric equipment would be shower chairs if showers are a better option and no bath is available.
There are also sleeping bariatric equipments designed for a more comfortable sleep such as knee supports and body pillows which allow the bariatric person to sleep on their side.
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