If you spend long periods of time in a sitting position it is vital that you have a chair that is tailored to your needs to maintain comfort, well-being and independence. Your size, height, degree of mobility and any existing pain can influence your choice. 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 The riser/lift cushion should fit well within the chair without too much movement. With all riser/lift cushions and chairs consider that the mechanism may be an entrapment risk. Under British Standard BS8474 some chairs now have safety devices to stop this. If you are concerned, look for a chair that meets this standard. Most powered riser chairs are now of the type where the whole chair rises and the seat tips forward. To use these chairs safely it is important you have sufficient strength and control of your trunk and legs. There is a risk you may slip down as the chair rises if your legs are too weak. You need to be aware of your current and possible future ability if your condition is changing. 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.

It is good to move around regularly throughout the day. Try to use other chairs, if they are safe and comfortable, to carry out your different activities. For example: At Mobility World, we’ve introduced a fantastic range of high-seat orthopaedic chairs, which solve all the aforementioned problems. The slightly raised seat makes it easier to sit down and stand up again, and the orthopaedic cushions have been expressly designed for long-lasting comfort – just what many of our customers are looking for in an armchair. Reclining chairs generally have leg rests that lift up to support your calves. You need to take care not to trap your legs underneath the leg rests or between the top edge of the leg rest and the chair cushion. People with very complex seating needs may be referred to a specialist seating clinic. Such clinics will carry out an assessment and provide advice on seating in chairs and wheelchairs. The clinics usually need a referral from your GP, an occupational therapist or physiotherapist. 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.The chair can be used 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.

Please note that, due to variations amongst computer monitors, actual fabric colours may vary slightly from what appears on your screen. Please request a free fabric sample if you need to match existing furniture. In addition, we cannot guarantee an exact match of the chosen fabric to the sample due to shade variations in production. 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.

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Dimensions: On the standard Chair The top point of the cushion is 19 inches from the ground, with the width of the cushion measuring 18 inches. This ergonomic chair is suitable for an average height person. This ergonomic chair is especially useful for people recovering from hip and knee surgery as a part of follow-up home care. 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.