Harlem Porter Chair
Every aspect of the Harlem Porter has been engineered to provide a comforting feeling of safety and security, from the high arm design to the wheeled footplate, to the robust construction; each element of the design is tailored to support conditions associated with severe or involuntary movement.
Key features:
Independent back rest recline - adjusted from a lever on the push handle the back can be reclined in a range of restful positions, 95 to 120 degree range.
Seat angle adjustment - with a range of 15 degrees, for comfort and to reduce the risk of an individual falling out of the chair due to severe involuntary movements.
Seat depth adjustment - changeable seat depth to fit the chair to the client using the lever on the back of the chair.
Sliding footplate with a central castor that provides for maximum stability.
A choice of four removable pressure management seat cushions.
A choice of six removable and interchangeable back cushion styles for different, and changing, postural needs.
Optional leg block.
Kate Sheehan Occupational Therapist "The care home trials of the Harlem Porter clearly show that this chair offers real versatility and essential support for people with Huntington’s”.
Considered users, those who require:
Support with conditions associated with severe or involuntary movements, such as Huntington's
Postural support
Pressure care management
Care features:
Adapt the chair for any size or shape of individual with interchangeable waterfall or lateral back cushions.
Support different postural requirements and positions with alternative and additional lower and upper back and neck cushions.
For ease of cleaning and replacement all seat and back cushions are removable and have removable cushion covers.
Control infections by choosing from our range of healthcare grade fabrics.
Four heavy duty lockable castors.
D-rings as standard to fit a padded seat belt.