FULL LENGTH BACK SHOWER SEAT – THE BASICS
Fold down shower seats are a popular addition to an easy
access shower when adapting a bathroom, so it is important to choose a shower seat
to suit the users, needs making the everyday day task of showering easier and not
a chore.
But now there is a new variety of shower seat available offering
levels of comfort unlike any other seat. The NEW Contour Showers Full Length Back Shower Seat incorporates a free adjustable cushion which helps maintain
the spines natural ‘S’ shape and provides the user with precise back support.
To realise the full benefits a Full length Back Shower Seat offers and to ensure the user sits comfortably whilst
enjoying their shower the following steps describe how his can be achieved.
STEP 1. Seat Height
The wall mounted shower seat needs to be attached to the
wall with the adjustable legs set at a height that is comfortable for the user
with their feet comfortable on the ground, use a footrest if necessary, or the
shorter Full Length Back Shower Seat option.
STEP 2. Sit Back in the Seat
Adjust the height of the back support cushion so it is
flush against the small of the back to provide comfortable lower back support.
The cushion easily prises away from the seats padded back rest and there are 4
slots in total to achieve different levels of support. The cushion is universal
and can be rotated 180° so everyone should be able to find their desired comfort position.
STEP 3. Adjust the Armrests
Each armrest ‘flips up’ independently should the user
require to transfer from a wheelchair to the shower seat. Fully encapsulated padding
around the armrests aim to ease strain to the neck and shoulders as well as
being a comfortable support area for the arms when seated.
The Full Length Back Shower Seat provides a full length backrest
& padding which wraps slightly around the users body to support a more
upright sitting position, encouraging better posture and reducing strain to key
muscle groups when sitting for long periods.
We all spend a lot of time sat down and it’s a fact that
poor posture can affect all of us regardless of our age, or size. Sitting down shouldn’t
be an unpleasant experience, so if either you or a client needs to sit when
showering a Full Length Back Shower Seat needs to be a consideration to ensure comfort and good
posture. With its ergonomic sitting position, free height adjustable back cushion,
full length backrest and colour contrasting, the shower experience can be
greatly improved. Learn more here.
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