Standard chairs and chair accessories are generally regarded as daily living equipment. If you need to change your chair because of a disability your local authority may provide one on loan after an assessment by an occupational therapist or trained assessor. However, budget constraints make it impossible for many authorities to provide this sort of equipment so it is important to ask what you may be entitled to in your area. Less effort is required to stand up from these chairs than from manual seat lift chairs, but the action tends to be much slower. It is important you have the ability to re-adjust your position as the chair rises. If your feet are not positioned correctly you may lose your balance when the chair is in the raised position. The antibacterial fabric of this medically recommended chair meets UK Crib 5 Fire retardancy regulations. However, if the seat is too high, your feet will not touch the floor and it may feel uncomfortable under your thighs. A seat that is too low will be more difficult to get out of and will direct pressure towards the pelvis rather than distributing it evenly along the thighs.

Our high seat chairs also come in a version that makes it easier to rise up off the chair. No more struggling to stand up, just press a button and you’ll be assisted so that you can retain your independence at home. Shower

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If the front legs are joined by a cross bar or are filled in with upholstery you may not be able to position your feet under the chair. This could make standing up more difficult. They can also get in the way if you use a hoist for getting in and out of the chair. The armchair is often placed as a hearth chair, this Allison high seat uses plush fabrics and foam construction. meeting UK furniture Crib 5 fire regulations, promising more fire safety over standard living room chairs

To help you stand up, the ends should be easy to grip and level with the front edge of the seat. Those made of bare wood with rounded ends are ideal. Armrests that have padded or have scrolled ends may be more difficult to grip and those with square fronts may be painful to push down on. But for those who suffer from mobility, getting in and out of their armchair can be a struggle – and after a few years of constant use, the cushions can become less comfortable. Our high seat orthopaedic chairs make sitting and standing easier Your mobility – this is your ability to move around. It includes walking, sitting down and standing up (sometimes called transferring) and adjusting or moving your body within the chair These should provide side support and help you to stand up and be wide enough to support your forearms when relaxing. Padded armrests provide more comfort. When seated in the chair your forearms should rest comfortably along the armrest without hunching your shoulders or leaning to one side. We’ve got a range of models and different options available, with choices to suit every price range and styles to suit every interior. Browse the range today and find the high-seat orthopaedic chair that suits your needs! High seat orthopaedic chairs For elderlyUsually chair seats have springs or are foam filled. If the seat is too hard, it may feel uncomfortable to sit on; if it is too soft, the chair frame may protrude through the cushion. Chairs should be made of good quality foam so that the air can flow freely within them. Cheaper foams give good support initially, but may sag after only a few months. To measure the height of the seat of your current chair, make sure you do this when you are sitting in it, taking into account the amount that the cushion or seat compresses. The seat height of a well-used older chair with softer cushions is likely to be significantly lower. The armrests should be at least the same length as the seat. If they project further forwards to give more support when standing, the front legs of the chair should be splayed.

If you or a loved one has had a hip operation or has another reason for preferring to use a high seat chair, then we have probably got the perfect chair for you. Lounge chairs If you are using a walking frame, do not pull yourself up on a walking frame or another piece of furniture as they are not secure. Only reach for a walking frame once you are in a stable upright position. Durable: the foam padded chair is built on a sturdy frame for maximum stability. Use of hardwood like beech means a strong high seat that should last for years. Durable upholstery with high, crib 5 resistance against catching fire

Manual riser cushions or chairs are hazardous in an environment such as a residential home, where someone other than the intended user may sit in the chair. It is potentially dangerous if that person is lighter than the person for whom the chair or cushion was originally set With twenty-five years in the business, our team are very keen to help customers find the solutions that are right for their own needs – not just the ones that are the most popular or expensive. We’ll never use the hard-sell on our customers – we simply want to help each and every person that comes through our doors to find the mobility solutions that will enhance their quality of life.