Detailed Overview
Advanced Postural Support and Comfort
For individuals with low muscle tone, poor trunk control, or severe physical disabilities, sitting upright in a standard shower chair can be uncomfortable and unsafe. The Osprey Tilt in Space chair solves this by allowing the entire seat unit to recline backward while maintaining the critical hip-to-knee angle. This securely cradles the user, preventing them from slumping or slipping forward, while simultaneously aiding breathing and digestion.
Exceptional Pressure Relief
Extended periods of sitting can lead to painful pressure sores, particularly in wet and warm environments. By utilizing the tilt function, the user's body weight is evenly redistributed away from the lower back and pelvis, spreading it across the larger surface area of the backrest. This provides vital pressure relief and ensures the user remains completely comfortable throughout their hygiene routine.
Safe, Caregiver-Friendly Washing
Bathing a user with complex needs often requires awkward bending and lifting, putting the caregiver at risk of injury. The smooth, gas-assisted tilt mechanism is incredibly light to operate, allowing the caregiver to effortlessly recline the chair with the squeeze of a lever. Once tilted, washing the user’s hair or body becomes significantly easier, keeping water and shampoo safely away from the user's face.
Durable, Hygienic, and Adaptable
Manufactured from premium stainless steel, the chair is 100% rust-proof and perfectly suited for the harsh, wet environment of a roll-in shower. It features an adjustable, contoured headrest to support the neck safely during the tilt, along with swing-away footrests and flip-up armrests to ensure transfers from a hoist or bed are completely unobstructed.
Technical Specifications
Product Type: Attendant-Propelled Tilt in Space Shower and Commode Chair
Tilt Mechanism: Dual gas-strut assisted for smooth, controlled reclining
Frame Material: Full stainless steel (100% rust-proof)
Maximum Weight Capacity: Up to 130kg (20.5 stone)
Wheels: Four 5-inch swivelling castors with secure foot brakes
Standard Inclusions: Fully adjustable headrest, lap strap, and padded seating
Armrests & Footrests: Flip-up armrests and independent swing-away footrests