Are you sitting comfortably? – We aim to help you understand more about comfortable seating and the benefits, features and types of rise and recline chairs available. Getting the correct rise and recline chair is very important. Buying a chair online, without seeking professional advice often means you are disappointed with your purchase and in some cases unsafe and/or uncomfortable. Essington Mobility will assess you and recommend and demonstrate the most appropriate riser recliner chairs to meet your needs perfectly in terms of function, and your comfort.
What is a riser recliner chair?
A rise-and-recline chair is an upholstered chair. In addition to providing a comfortable sitting position, rise and recline chairs offer additional mobility and healthcare benefits. If you struggle to get to a standing position, these chairs can help you stand in a controlled and safe way. When using the reclining feature your legs can be elevated which can help with circulation, pressure relief, and the back reclined to improve comfort and aid back pain.
How does a riser recliner chair work?
A riser recliner chair is a powered chair with either a single or dual motor which is used to adjust the chair to the position you require. The chair needs to be plugged into the main electricity. Common functions for a rise and recliner chair are to recline and elevate the feet and legs, fully recline, or to raise you to a standing position. In order to achieve these functions a remote control which operates the motor is attached to the chair and the user simply presses the button for the function and position they require. As well as providing these different positions a rise and recline chair is designed to provide support and an extremely comfortable seat.
The benefits of a riser recliner chair
As we get older we tend to sit for longer periods so the right chair is vital to maintain comfort, good posture and alleviate pressure. Good seating enhances comfort, reduces fatigue, can improve circulation, reduce swelling and aid digestion. These can be ‘off-the-shelf’ standard rise and recline chairs or bespoke made-to-measure rise and recline chairs.
Rise and Recline chairs are available at varying costs from different manufacturers. Essington Mobility has the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you find the right chair to meet all of your needs. Assessment is essential to ensure the right chair is purchased as sizes, lifting and reclining actions all vary.
Choosing your upholstery
Riser recliner chairs are available in a wide range of colours and fabrics. Generally, you will be able to find something that fits in nicely with your existing decor.
Do I need a riser recliner chair?
Rise and Recliner chairs can be particularly beneficial to people suffering from conditions such as back or joint pain or arthritis or indeed anyone who finds sitting down and standing up challenging. The right rise and recline chair makes both sitting comfortably and getting up and down much easier.
Depending on the type of chair you choose your rise and recline chair should allow you to:
- Sit comfortably – A rise and recline chair is extremely comfortable and provides support and cushioning which means you can sit for long periods of time.
- Put your feet up – elevating your feet and reclining the back section removes the weight and strain from your legs and feet. A great position for relaxing
- Full recline – when you are fully reclined all aches and pains are alleviated. Perfect for afternoon naps!
- Rise – rise to a standing position with the simple press of a button. You can get up safely and with minimal effort and without putting pressure on your joints. This function can also be used to help support you when sitting down.
The functions available will depend on the specific model of the rise and recline chair, and whether or not you have a single or dual motor. A single motor reclines the backrest and footrest at the same time, and a dual motor allows you to operate the back and footrest independently. When deciding which chair to buy it is important to try both types of chair to see which one allows you to sit comfortably. For example, if you would like to sit upright, but have the option to elevate your feet, you will require a dual motor chair.
Made-to-Measure and Recline Chairs
A made-to-measure rise and recliner chair is made to your exact measurements. These bespoke chairs are made to order which means they can take a while to be delivered and often cost more.
Standard Rise and Recline Chairs
Standard rise and recline chairs are a cheaper option. They come in small, medium and large sizes and it will be a case of choosing the size closest to your measurements. A mobility professional will assess you and help you select the right chair. They will observe your overall posture, and ensure your feet are flat on the floor, your arms are supported correctly by the armrests, and your legs are at a 90-degree angle.
The best way to buy a rise an recliner chair is to visit one of the Essington Mobility shops for advice, and great customer service and to try out the chairs in our showroom. It’s important to try a variety of chairs and to explore all of the functions available when assessing a chair for its suitability. Our job is to help you choose the right chair and we do this with care, respect and patience.
Our website features a small selection of riser recliner chairs however we will explore alternative chairs, where required, to best meet the needs of our customers. If you have a particular model in mind please let us know.
There is a selection of frequently asked questions for riser recliner chairs. If you can’t find the answer to your question please give us a call.