Lift Chairs
Lift Chairs
Lift chairs are highly beneficial for several kinds of people. Lift chairs are designed with a mid-wheel, thereby offering optimal balance for great stability. With a medical lift chair, elderly or disabled people no longer have to worry about unstable chairs and can enjoy great comfort whenever they wish to lean back and read a book, watch TV or relax. Lift chairs are also useful for women who have just given birth to a baby and lack the strength to sit on a regular chair. People who are undergoing physical therapy may also benefit from the comfort and convenience offered by a lift chair, as can men and women whose working habits take a heavy toll on their backs.
Since lift chairs are designed to fit in with existing furniture, they blend in beautifully with most home decors and can be placed anywhere in your house. In fact, lift chairs typically don't look any different than regular recliners.
Types of Lift Recliner Chairs
There are three basic types of lift chairs - two position, three position and infinite position.
Two position lift chairs, as the name suggests, offer two-position adjustments. This style of lift chair offers a semi-reclined and a lifted position, in addition to the standard seated position. Two position chairs are the most commonly used and come in a wide variety of colors, designs and fabrics. These chairs are also the most affordable type of lift chair.
Three position lift chairs have a semi-reclined position, a lifted position and a napping position in addition to the seated position. A three-position electric lift chair (sometimes referred to as a power lift chair) comes in different price ranges, styles, features and comfort options.
Infinite position lift chairs offer infinite recline positions. You can push the chair to any reclined position depending on the comfort level that you seek. These chairs can also be pushed back to a position where the feet are at a higher level than the heart. Infinite position lift chairs make use of dual motors for separate controls for the footrest and the back. You can also use the chairs for sleeping. There are several models that offer a 'mattress' option for the ultimate in reclining comfort.