Question 1

What is the difference between recliner chairs and riser recliner chairs?

Accepted Answer

The key difference between riser recliner chairs and recliner chairs is that the riser recliner has a lifting mechanism alongside the reclining function. This means that the riser recliner helps individuals to their feet whereas the standard recliner does not.

Question 2

What are the different reclining positions?

Accepted Answer

Rising
Sitting
Leg rest elevated
Reclining

Question 3

Who are bariatric recliner chairs made for and how do they support the body?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric chairs are designed to provide safe and supportive seating for individuals who need larger seating due to their obesity. These types of recliner chairs are designed slightly differently to enhance comfort and mobility while also reducing risks of skin breakdown, oedema and fluid retention in the limbs.

For example, our Arden chair is designed to accommodate the gluteal shelf by:

providing options to increase seat depth with easy-to-fit adjuster pads
reducing lumbar padding in the backrest

Question 4

What are the most common types of recliner chairs

Accepted Answer

Recliner chairs are used in multiple environments from care homes to hospitals and residential homes. The most common types of recliner chairs that you will find in these spaces are:

Wall hugger recliner
Rise & Recliner
Power Recliner
Manual Recliner
Sofa Bed Recliner
Porter Recliner Chair (hospital & care home chairs)
Single-motor or dual-motor
Swivel recliner
Zero-gravity recliner
Massage recliners
Rocking recliners
Traditional recliners

Question 5

How does an electric recliner chair work?

Accepted Answer

An electric riser recliner works by having a built-in motor which is powers from the mains. This low voltage motor adjusts the position of the chair safely, making it easier to rise and recline the chair. The electric riser recliner is controlled with a handset controller. This controls the built-in motor and allows the individual to adjust the chair into their desired position. There is also a rechargeable battery system available so the chair can be wireless.

Question 6

How do riser recliner chairs promote independence?

Accepted Answer

Specialist seating like riser recliner chairs can promote independence in several ways:

Postural Management

Postural management is an important way that an individual can retain their independence, particularly if they have a condition whereby they are losing their motor skills or have low mobility. Riser recliners can help increase function by positioning the body correctly while also reducing the risks of falls.

Seating Controls

Riser recliner chairs have multiple seating positions which are all controlled by a manual lever, handset or control panel. This means individuals can control their positioning with ease without requiring assistance from a carer or family member.

Lifting Feature

Riser recliners lift individuals to their feet which is beneficial for those with low mobility as means they don’t need any help from hospital staff, carers or family members.

Maintaining independence is important to all of us and makes us feel empowered. The thought of losing our independence due to physical impairments or ageing can damage self-esteem and mental well-being. This is why we provide a wide selection of bespoke chairs to ensure a greater quality of life for each person who requires a recliner chair.

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Different Types of Recliner Chairs