When buying a Lift Chair

Have you ever walked past a lift chair and thought to yourself, “I don’t need one of those just yet” or “I am too young for one of those” – many of us have. But, why? after all, don’t we all deserve a comfy chair to read our favourite book or watch television?

When choosing the correct chair, getting the right size is very important. We have compiled the following list to help you get the right chair for your body.

• Ensure your feet reach the ground comfortably, and your knees aren’t higher than your thighs.
• The seat of your chair should support the length of the buttocks and thighs. The front edge should be curved, ending two or three finger widths behind the knees to avoid pressure behind the knee. If you pick a too deep chair, it won’t support your back, and you will slouch. If there is too much space, it will not help your legs, and you will find that it will be too short when the footrest is raised.
• As the chair lifts you up, your feet should be always touching the ground.
• The footrest should end around the ankle. A footrest that is too long will push your foot forward and cause strain on your ankles, while a too short footrest will result in your feet hanging off the footrest and a lot of pressure distributed to your calves.
• There should be a small space on either side of the body to avoid rubbing, and the chair should be secure enough, so the armrests are located straight under the shoulders.
• There are many different types of backrests. The main thing to note is that the backrest should support the spine’s natural curves and have neck and head support.
• Armrests should support you under the forearm and hand. They need to be firm enough to help you push up against them to rise or recline.

Rest assured, our friendly team are available to help you choose the best chair.