A Lift Chair Defined

By Author: Sarah Toglerdon
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There are many different home mobility aids on the market that are designed for individuals with mobility related problems. This includes things like electric mobility wheelchairs and adjustable beds. One of the most common problems of folks who are mobility challenged is standing and sitting. A lift chair is a home medical aid that helps with this problem.

Lift chairs are very similar to recliners. They have a backrest and foot rest that is controlled by remote control and the base rises in the air. When the base is fully extended, it is much easier for a person to transition from standing to sitting or vice versa.
In addition to weigh capacity and dimensions, lift chairs are also classified by how far they recline. An infinite position lift chair reclines to a almost horizontal position and allows for independent operation of the foot rest and backrest. A 3-position lift chair also reclines to a near horizontal position, but the footrest and backrest operate together. A 2-position lift chair, or TV recline lift chair, reclines to about 45 degrees and is great for watching TV or reading. These chairs can of course ...
... achieve many more positions than the name implies and the positions they can achieve are only limited by how far they can recline.

Modern lift chairs are very well made and dependable. Manufactures like Golden Technologies or Pride Mobility, only use the finest and most durable materials. This makes their chairs the best in the market. A new comer called NexIdea is starting to make waves as well and is recognized for making very well made and attractive lift chairs.