Your OT may have recommended a specialist chair, in this instance a riser recliner, or you may have seen one in a friend’s house.
You probably have your favourite chair, and it probably provides some level of support, but you should consider the following three questions:
1. Do you find it difficult to sit down or get up?
2. Do you need extra support?
3. Do you sit in the same chair for long periods?
With those questions in mind, a riser recliner is good in two ways:
1. The rising action helps you sit down and stand up.
2. The reclining action can make you more comfortable, especially if you are sitting down for a lot of the day.
This can help with some medical problems. If it’s difficult to sit down and stand up, you may need someone to help you all day (or you may end up in the same chair all day). Or if you can’t get comfortable, you may e