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As the bariatric market grows, it is important to make products that are safe and functional. Adapting to bariatric needs doesn’t always mean a larger,

By HomeCare Staff

“As the bariatric market grows, it is important to make products that are safe and functional. Adapting to bariatric needs doesn’t always mean a larger, bulkier product; it is important to find something that can be used in various settings, is com-fortable, transportable and easy to maneuver.”
— Scott Chappell, director of healthcare sales, Amigo Mobility International

“As the bariatric population grows, clinicians are seeing an increasing number of obese spinal cord-injured patients. The ‘added’ padding of obese patients does not protect them, and pressure ulcers are a major concern.”
— Sherri Olsen, OTR/L, MBA, clinical education specialist, Varilite
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:
  • Hypertension
  • Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
  • Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
    — Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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