Recliner lift chairs 'ideal for people with mobility problems'

People with mobility problems could benefit from using recliner lift chairs, it has been suggested.

The Interior Design Geek blog notes that recliner lift chairs are ideal for individuals who struggle to sit down in, or get up from, a chair.

Recliner chairs, which come in a variety of styles and colours, are also often a safe option for people who are worried about injury.

"Reclining lift chairs are designed with a safety mechanism that prevents the recliner from tipping while you are changing positions," it noted.

"The chairs also feature a fully reclined position that allows for comfortable sitting and sleeping in the chair."

Last month, the Business Mirror suggested that people with back pain or swollen legs could benefit from sitting in a recliner chair.

It noted that recliner chairs offers "total support" by taking the strain away from the back in a way that sitting up straight or lying flat cannot.

Date: 05/07/2010