OPTP The Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll Low Back Support for Office Chairs and Car Seats - Standard Density

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Your mobility – this is your ability to move around. It includes walking, sitting down and standing up (sometimes called transferring) and adjusting or moving your body within the chair If you spend long periods of time in a sitting position it is vital that you have a chair that is tailored to your needs to maintain comfort, well-being and independence. Your size, height, degree of mobility and any existing pain can influence your choice. Manufactured to a high standard the 66fit D-Roll is a versatile, easy-to-use product designed with portability, practicality and easy storage in mind. Your balance – this is your ability to remain steady when standing, when seated and especially when moving between the two It's thought that around 20 million adults in the UK are physically inactive. Most of us could benefit from moving more and sitting less but if you have an office job that requires you to sit all day to use your computer, that can be difficult. Why is sitting so problematic?

Material: Memory foam | Positioning Straps: Yes | Shape: Butterfly | Care Instructions: Machine washable cover The seat should be wide enough to allow you to sit comfortably whilst reading, writing or knitting, but narrow enough to enable you to make use of the armrests. Ideally, it should be the width of the widest part of your bottom/hips plus approximately 5cm (2in) on either side. The armrests should be at least the same length as the seat. If they project further forwards to give more support when standing, the front legs of the chair should be splayed. Less effort is required to stand up from these chairs than from manual seat lift chairs, but the action tends to be much slower. It is important you have the ability to re-adjust your position as the chair rises. If your feet are not positioned correctly you may lose your balance when the chair is in the raised position. Sheepskins do not relieve pressure but can be helpful when used in conjunction with other pressure relieving support systems because wool fibres are naturally resilient and so help to reduce shear forces. They also help to maintain low humidity and temperature by absorbing water vapour and heat. Sheepskins come in three main forms:Manual riser cushions or chairs are hazardous in an environment such as a residential home, where someone other than the intended user may sit in the chair. It is potentially dangerous if that person is lighter than the person for whom the chair or cushion was originally set To measure the height of the seat of your current chair, make sure you do this when you are sitting in it, taking into account the amount that the cushion or seat compresses. The seat height of a well-used older chair with softer cushions is likely to be significantly lower. Material: Memory foam with gel | Positioning Straps: No | Shape: Rectangle | Care Instructions: Spot clean only

The 66fit D- shaped cushion measures 30cm in length and comes in a soft velour cover which is removable and fully washable. These are cushions with a spring or hydraulically operated mechanism underneath which, when activated, tilts the seat surface forward to assist you to get out of the chair. The mechanism can be adjusted according to your weight. More sophisticated models have a combination of seat lift and tilt which provides a better position for standing. They should only be used with an armchair and should replace the original cushion. If you place the riser/lift cushion on top of the original cushion it gives more height, but it may be less stable and it effectively reduces the height and usefulness of the armrests. Material: Memory foam | Positioning Straps: Yes | Shape: Rectangle | Care Instructions: Machine washable coverIf the front legs are joined by a cross bar or are filled in with upholstery you may not be able to position your feet under the chair. This could make standing up more difficult. They can also get in the way if you use a hoist for getting in and out of the chair. Reclining chairs generally have leg rests that lift up to support your calves. You need to take care not to trap your legs underneath the leg rests or between the top edge of the leg rest and the chair cushion. Manufactured to a high standard the 66fit Lumbar Roll is a versatile, easy-to-use product designed with portability, practicality and easy storage in mind. This classic lumbar roll (or lumbar support) provides good depth, which is beneficial is you have a pronounced inward curve and need robust support. It comes in three different styles, all of which are light and easy to carry around. Most powered riser chairs are now of the type where the whole chair rises and the seat tips forward. To use these chairs safely it is important you have sufficient strength and control of your trunk and legs. There is a risk you may slip down as the chair rises if your legs are too weak. You need to be aware of your current and possible future ability if your condition is changing.

Usually chair seats have springs or are foam filled. If the seat is too hard, it may feel uncomfortable to sit on; if it is too soft, the chair frame may protrude through the cushion. Chairs should be made of good quality foam so that the air can flow freely within them. Cheaper foams give good support initially, but may sag after only a few months. Memory Foam: Most lumbar support pillows are made with memory foam because it’s the perfect blend of soft and firm support. You should note, though, that memory foam’s overall firmness changes with the temperature: colder air will make it firmer, and warmer air will make it softer, while room temperature is best for medium support. A lumbar cushion is a great solution. The following simple supports come with straps, are lightweight, and can be positioned on almost all types of chair.The handling assessment will often indicate that it is essential to use a hoist to transfer someone who has little mobility into this chair These skins are less resilient that a natural sheepskin and therefore do not reduce shear forces as efficiently. Also, they do not absorb heat and moisture so readily. However, they can be washed more easily and effectively. People with very complex seating needs may be referred to a specialist seating clinic. Such clinics will carry out an assessment and provide advice on seating in chairs and wheelchairs. The clinics usually need a referral from your GP, an occupational therapist or physiotherapist.