Detailed Overview
Unrivaled Bariatric Support and Dignity
Standard shower chairs often fail to provide the necessary space or weight capacity for larger users, which can make bathing an uncomfortable and stressful experience. The Osprey Extra Large chair solves this by featuring a specially reinforced frame and a generously proportioned seating area. This ensures the user feels completely secure, comfortable, and respected during their daily hygiene routine.
Advanced Postural Support and Pressure Relief
Bariatric users with restricted mobility can be particularly vulnerable to painful pressure sores. The tilt-in-space mechanism allows the entire seat unit to recline backward while carefully maintaining the user's hip-to-knee angle. This securely cradles the individual, preventing them from slipping forward, and evenly redistributes their weight across the larger surface area of the backrest to provide vital pressure relief.
Safe, Caregiver-Friendly Operation
Bathing and repositioning a bariatric user can put immense physical strain on a caregiver's back. The heavy-duty dual gas-assisted tilt mechanism on this chair is specifically engineered to handle heavier weights smoothly. It allows the caregiver to effortlessly recline the chair with minimal manual effort. This makes washing the user's hair and body significantly easier, keeping water away from the face and drastically reducing the risk of caregiver injury.
Built for the Harshest Environments
Constructed from premium, heavy-gauge stainless steel, the chair is 100% rust-proof and perfectly suited for the harsh, wet environment of a roll-in shower. It comes equipped with a fully adjustable contoured headrest, heavy-duty swiveling castors, and independent swing-away footrests to ensure that transfers from a bariatric hoist or bed are safe and completely unobstructed.
Technical Specifications
Product Type: Bariatric Attendant-Propelled Tilt in Space Shower Chair
Tilt Mechanism: Heavy-duty dual gas-strut assisted for smooth, controlled reclining
Frame Material: Reinforced full stainless steel (100% rust-proof)
Design: Extra-wide seating tailored specifically for bariatric care
Wheels: Four heavy-duty swiveling castors with secure, easy-to-operate foot brakes
Standard Inclusions: Fully adjustable headrest, lap strap, and padded bariatric seating
Armrests & Footrests: Flip-up armrests and independent heavy-duty swing-away footrests