Shower chair options?

Willyg · 11-02-2010, 02:41 AM

I need a new shower chair, and I was wondering if there is one with good back support?

SCI-Nurse · 11-02-2010, 09:21 AM

We just bought new shower/commode chairs for our unit, and once more, as we did 9 years ago, we went with ActiveAid. They have a wide range of options, and also offer a lot of customization and options that meet our needs. They are also durable and a quality product.

(KLD)

Donno · 11-03-2010, 12:30 AM

I've been using an E&J Shower Chair, as I find the seat on them much more comfortable (positioning wise) than the flat seat on the ActiveAids. The back is only 15" above the seat surface, though.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FJ9DLI/...J_2520shower_2

brucec · 11-03-2010, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donno

I've been using an E&J Shower Chair, as I find the seat on them much more comfortable (positioning wise) than the flat seat on the ActiveAids. The back is only 15" above the seat surface, though.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FJ9DLI/...J_2520shower_2

i've used the e & j for 30 years now, they do come with 14" or 17" backs

Emi2 · 11-03-2010, 11:49 AM

i just got http://www.razdesigninc.com/index.ph...d=33&Itemid=70 and am very happy with it. my OT raved about how many options and adjustments there are.

WC_Sage · 11-03-2010, 08:05 PM

There seems to be some opportunity for improvements in contemporary shower chair designs. Here are a few pictures of present-day models.

WC_Sage · 11-03-2010, 08:06 PM

Here are a couple more pictures (there is apparently a 5 picture limit per post).

Donno · 11-03-2010, 08:50 PM

WC Sage,

Photo #3 is the only one that looks like I'd want to park my butt on for the hour+ that I am on the commode and in the shower. Looks just like my E&J. The "skin" on the other chairs is hard to slide on, IMO.

Donno

SCI-Nurse · 11-04-2010, 09:16 AM

E&J has been out of business for a number of years. We stopped using the similar "rehab shower/commode" chair from the current manufacturer years ago because of shoddy construction and material corrosion. Be especially careful about the seat base, which is simply plywood, and due to poor design of the cover of the cushion, water gets in easily. We stopped using them due to several client injuries when the seat collapsed (split in two) with them sitting on it.

(KLD)

brucec · 11-04-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCI-Nurse

E&J has been out of business for a number of years. We stopped using the similar "rehab shower/commode" chair from the current manufacturer years ago because of shoddy construction and material corrosion. Be especially careful about the seat base, which is simply plywood, and due to poor design of the cover of the cushion, water gets in easily. We stopped using them due to several client injuries when the seat collapsed (split in two) with them sitting on it.

(KLD)

yep, think the company now is graham field.
my problems always been the front caster screwing up after about 5 years, but i'm usually ready for a new one by then anyways, and as long as the drains are open on the bottom, the seat should drain okay, if not, just tip it up after use and it'll drain out. but like donnie, i prefer the padded seat

11-02-2010, 02:41 AM	#1
Willyg Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 33	Shower chair options? I need a new shower chair, and I was wondering if there is one with good back support?

11-03-2010, 11:49 AM	#5
Emi2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,205	i just got http://www.razdesigninc.com/index.ph...d=33&Itemid=70 and am very happy with it. my OT raved about how many options and adjustments there are. __________________ Emily, C-8 sensory incomplete mom to a 8 year old and a preschooler. TEN! years post.

11-03-2010, 08:50 PM	#8
Donno Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whately, MA United States Posts: 2,077	WC Sage, Photo #3 is the only one that looks like I'd want to park my butt on for the hour+ that I am on the commode and in the shower. Looks just like my E&J. The "skin" on the other chairs is hard to slide on, IMO. Donno __________________ Don - Grad Student Emeritus T3/4 ASIA A 20 years post injury

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11-02-2010, 09:21 AM	#2
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,516	We just bought new shower/commode chairs for our unit, and once more, as we did 9 years ago, we went with ActiveAid. They have a wide range of options, and also offer a lot of customization and options that meet our needs. They are also durable and a quality product. (KLD)

11-03-2010, 12:30 AM	#3
Donno Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whately, MA United States Posts: 2,077	I've been using an E&J Shower Chair, as I find the seat on them much more comfortable (positioning wise) than the flat seat on the ActiveAids. The back is only 15" above the seat surface, though. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FJ9DLI/...J_2520shower_2 __________________ Don - Grad Student Emeritus T3/4 ASIA A 20 years post injury

11-04-2010, 09:16 AM	#9
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,516	E&J has been out of business for a number of years. We stopped using the similar "rehab shower/commode" chair from the current manufacturer years ago because of shoddy construction and material corrosion. Be especially careful about the seat base, which is simply plywood, and due to poor design of the cover of the cushion, water gets in easily. We stopped using them due to several client injuries when the seat collapsed (split in two) with them sitting on it. (KLD)