Many older people have a rounded back and shoulders which make it difficult to get the correct support unless special cushions are used. The riser cushion is either placed directly on top of the seat cushion or the chair cushion is removed and the riser cushion placed on the base of the chair. Because they need a power supply they must be positioned near to a power point to avoid the hazard of a trailing flex.

Any straps or harnesses must be used in line with any instructions or guidance given by the manufacturer or therapist. The Lumbar roll back supports encourages users to sit with good posture, ensuring the roll is placed to protect the lower back and making standard chairs more comfortable. The slim, compact size and versatility of this roll is ideal for home, work, travel, or while recuperating from an injury.

What works for back pain can vary from person to person and what type of back pain is affecting them. Some have a tilt-in-space mechanism, so that the whole seat and backrest unit can be angled backwards to provide a deep seat and then moved forwards again to a horizontal position to make it easier when getting in and out. Alternatively, You will need to arrange for a courier or postal service to deliver the item back to us at your own cost. If you have mobility issues with your hands, such as tremors, painful fingers, swollen joints or paralysis, you may find it harder to prepare food, and enjoy mealtimes. The D-shape is excellent for general use: the flat side fits against the surface of your chair back while the curved part provides support for your lower back.

It is essential that anybody who has complex seating needs should be assessed by an occupational therapist or physiotherapist who will be able to identify what the particular difficulties are and what might be the best solution.Sleeping during the night in a standard electric recliner is not generally recommended, except where there is no other option. If you are very small or very large you may find it difficult to get a chair which is the correct size. Modular seating systems are the most adaptable in terms of posture and support and in meeting the most complex needs, but they do tend to have a clinical appearance. Supplied with a wipe clean, waterproof cover the Harley Positioning Aid - Large D Roll is extremely durable and robust making for a product that will stand the test of time.

This is better than raising the height of the seat by adding more cushions - this has the effect of lowering the armrests and in turn they offer less assistance. Less effort is required to stand up from these chairs than from manual seat lift chairs, but the action tends to be much slower. Ensure your back is correctly positioned with the D Shaped Lumbar Roll, which is designed to support and comfort your lower back when you're sitting on flat backed chairs. This wool fleece on its own leather backing is the most comfortable of the three and reduces shear forces most efficiently.

To use these chairs safely it is important you have sufficient strength and control of your trunk and legs. Nottingham Rehab Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from PayPal Credit, PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH. The circular shape protrudes further and is recommended for those with a pronounced lordosis (where you have an excessive inward curve of the spine). Having the thick edge of the wedge at the front may be useful for a person who tends to slide forwards in the chair. Our packaging has been reduced by more than 50%, but nothing has been sacrificed in terms of comfort.

If the backrest only reclines partially, it is difficult to maintain postural alignment and this may lead to stiffness and pain in the joints. 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.To calculate the correct depth, ensure you are sat with your bottom at the back of the chair, with your lower back supported by the back of the chair. Reasons for difficulty include painful or stiff joints, muscle weakness, slow reactions or impaired balance. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. You need to be able to move it out of the way when you stand up and put back in place when you are seated.