LIFT & RECLINE CHAIRS Premier A2.6

Benefits: Top 5 ways a lift and recline chair can improve your health

There are many recliner chairs in the market today, but not all the recliner chairs have the functionality to be able to lift the user to the standing position. These types of chairs are commonly called the lift and recliner chairs and aim to assist in providing the user with a safe and reliable method of getting in and out of the sofa chair. Whether the user is elderly, disabled or of the larger stature, the Lift and recline chair are designed and built to improve not only the health of the user but also the caregivers or nursing staff that may be assisting and caring for the user. There are five reasons how a lift chair improves the health of users and caregivers as outlined below:

Getting into and out of a comfortable sofa chair is difficult for anyone sometimes, but for those with poor shoulder, arm or leg strength it is impossible without the assistance of a caregiver. In fact, without assistance in this process, it can cause further injury to the user which can often be life-threatening depending on the situation and injury. Lift and recline chairs are fitted with powerful motors that can lift the user to a near-standing position as well as many other functions namely reclining for the ultimate comfort at home. Lift chairs will often be fitted with single or dual motors. The more motors the chair has the more positions that can be accomplished with independent movement of the backrest, seat and leg rest elements. This picture shows an Ambassador Lift and Recline Chair in the standing position. Ambassador uses Linak Motors which are the leading electric actuator/motor manufacturers in the world and can offer an industry-best warranty of 5 years for peace of mind.

2. Leg Elevation

Leg elevation is very important for people who will spend extended periods of time in the lift and recliner. Leg elevation is not only a great way to reduce swelling in the legs (commonly known as fluid retention) but also in the promotion of blood circulation throughout the legs and body. This will also reduce the chances of varicose veins developing in the legs. Most recliner chairs will in some way elevate the feet, but it is important to note that not all chairs will elevate the feet above the required 85-200mm above heart level when fully reclined. In fact, if you were watching television with your legs straight out in front of you and not higher than the recommended elevation outlined above then you may be adding more pressure to your legs and making your leg veins worse.