Rise and Recline Chairs Overview

For many customers simply getting into or out of a chair can prove difficult, painful and in extreme cases, practically impossible. The solution can be remarkably simple: invest in seating that is correctly measured for you and provides lifting and reclining functions which will improve your circumstances immediately.

Orange Badge Mobility has an extensive range of riser recliner and fireside chairs with an array of fabric and leather coverings to suit all our customer’s needs and tastes. With our fully trained advisors, who have over 10 years experience in providing riser recliner advice to the public, you can be sure the right product will be prescribed to suit your specific requirements. If you decide to visit our newly extended assessment centre in Lewes, East Sussex, you can also be sure with the choice of all the industry leading manufacturer’s products under one roof to choose from, you should save yourself both time and effort in travelling elsewhere unnecessarily.

Alternative Assessment Choice:

If however visiting our assessment centre presents you with a problem, we will gladly arrange to visit you at home, and where possible, demonstrate certain equipment that you may be interested in. As you would expect, this service is free of charge and puts you under no obligation whatsoever. Details and explanations of all the different types of motors available are highlighted below.

Single motor armchairs (least expensive)

These chairs are operated by a simple 2 button handset - which means that you have the following functionality.

• combined back – recline and raised footplate function
• lift function

Single motor - 3 way action

When moving into recline the footboard rises to a horizontal T.V. position followed by the back reclining. The chair will also provide standard lift function from seated position.

Dual motor chairs

These chairs are operated by a simple 4 or 6 button handset offering the choice of operating the back independently of the footplate. Whilst more expensive they provide much more choice of posture.

Dual motor chairs with 4th position

As above, but when the footplate reaches it’s maximum height it will extend by a further 4”–6”. When in recline mode the position will fix the hips and back angle to raise the legs higher than the level of the heart. This is the Trendelenburg position.

Wall – huggers

These chairs are designed for customers with restricted room to operate a chair within. Unlike traditionally designed Riser – recliners they can be situated within 4 inches of a wall behind and still provided you with a full reclined position.

Tilt - in – space

Enables the occupant to be tilted forward or backwards in the chair whilst maintaining the position of the knees & hips. Useful for poor trunk control.

Heat & massage functions

A simple handset built into your chair will provide a variety of massage functions for up to 10 areas of your body and with the addition of heat if required – you will have the ultimate chair.

Pressure – relieving foam construction

For clients who are at risk of pressure sores these chairs are constructed with the use of pressure relieving foam. An extra expense but well worth it if you are at risk.

Infection control

With infection control in mind – why not consider Panvelle Stretch fabrics which are Anti – Microbial/ Anti –fungal (Anti MRSA) waterproof, breathable, stain resistant, flame retardant to Crib 5 and multi – directional stretch.

Measurement

You need to have the correct measurements of your chosen chair to give you the maximum comfort and benefit. Also do consider the overall size of the chair in relation to your room.

Important dimensions to consider

Measurement	How to measure
Seat to floor Seat Height (14” to 22”) 9 choices	The correct seat height can be calculated by measuring the distance from the floor to the crease at the back of the knees. When seated, the hips and knees should be at right angles whilst the persons feet are flat on the floor. (remember to wear usual footwear).
Seat Depth (17” to 22”) 6 choices	To calculate the correct seat depth, measure the distance from the back of the hips, along the thighs to approximately 1.5” behind the back of the knees. When seated you should be able to place two fingers between the edge of the seat and the back of the knee.
Seat Width	The correct seat width should be the width of the person’s hips plus a clenched fist on either side (approximately 3”)
Back Height (27” to 33”) 7 choices	Our standard back height is 30” However your Orange Badge chair assessor will advise you of the perfect height for you.
Maximum user weight for each chair	All chairs shown will indicate the maximum weight capacity allowed - please check that they will accommodate you in this respect.

Delivery : Some chairs are available for express delivery, others may take up to 4 weeks - talk to us for specific delivery schedules.

Orange Badge produce chair dimensions as follows

Seat Heights: from 14” – 22”
Seat Depths: from 17” – 22”
Seat Widths: from 16” – 47”
Maximum weight capacity up to 50 stone.