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Chairs are products that we take for granted as we use them every day. However for people who are frail, elderly or living with disability chairs can cause pressure sores if they are not cushioned properly.
However there are certain kinds of chairs that can be used on a daily basis and help prevent pressure sores from happening as they are usually padded or have other features that make using them easier.
Shoalhaven Chair-Bed
Suitable for users who are confined to a chair for long periods of time the Shoalhaven Chair-Bed is a mobile reclining patient chair that features an integrated aircell in the seat for premium pressure relief. It also has a large push handle and simple recline mechanism that makes movement and operation safe and easy for the carer.
The Shoalhaven has pressure-sensitive foam, shaped backrest with lumbar and lateral support along with angled armpads and adjustable/removable wings and neck support to ensure maximum user comfort and postural support. It is able to take on a weight of up to 135kg with an overall width of 770mm.
Australian-made the mobile reclining chair has a soft-stretch vinyl that’s used on inner contact surfaces while hard-wearing vinyls are used on the outside of the chair. For additional protection to the armrest and upholstery it also has armrest bumpers while four swivel locking castors makes for easy mobility.
Macquarie Chair
The Macquarie Chair is a high back orthopaedic chair with a contoured buttoned backrest that provides added lumbar and neck support for user comfort. Additionally it features a concealed back frame for both hygiene and infection control purposes along with an adjustable neck pillow.
Standard Revolution Chair
Featuring a unique, patented swivel-slide mechanism the Revolution Chair allows for easy access to the chair as well as bringing users closer to the table’s edge.
The chair legs, at all times, remain fixed and stable within a sturdy steel frame with waterfall polyurethane arms and commercial grade vinyl seat and back.
There is no more need to shove residents and patients to the edge of the table as they can seat themselves without requiring assistance giving them greater independence.
Able to take up to 120kg the swivel safety lock ensures that the seat pan is firmly fixed when entering and exiting the chair.
Meanwhile the slide lever provides two setting for positioning closer to the table while its canted front legs ensure stability when the seat is extended forward.
The Revolution Chair is available in timber, which is designed to match the elegance of a dining setting. It is also available in a height-adjustable model where there are four heights available up to 530mm and finally there is a bariatric version which can hold up to 250kg.
Active Mobility still have plenty of day chairs on offer as well as patient lifting hoists, electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters. We’re here to keep you moving so get in touch with us today and see how we can help you.