Wheelchair Belts, Restraints, Harnesses, Chest Belt

What is a wheelchair belt for?

A wheelchair belt is a safety device meant to provide safety to those who have the tendency to slide out of their wheelchair. For those with bad posture there are chest harness wheelchair belts to help keep the back in a good seating position. Many hospitals, nursing homes, and home help aids recommend wheelchair belts as a precaution for the elderly who need assistance.

What belt is best for me?

To decide what belt is best for you, you first need to measure where the belt is going to be positioned on the wheelchair and the person sitting in the wheelchair. Depending on how much support is needed will determine if you need just a waist belt or a chest harness. Choose from either a regular cloth belt or a cushion belt so that you can have more comfort.

Differences in the belts:

A regular wheelchair seat belt does not come equipped with padding or cushion. It is strictly meant for just giving extra protection to the patient. If you decided to upgrade to a padded wheelchair belt then this will help not only give extra protection but also add comfort and prevent the belt from possibly causing irritation to the patient. With the chest harness wheelchair belt the patient is able to sit in a better, more comfortable position for better posture and they have less of a chance of developing back problems and falling out of their chair.

Choose from a variety of wheelchair belts from our top vendors such as DeRoyal, Mckesson Medical, North Coast, and many more.