Can this be used for help getting up from a chair ?
1557722
Yes. I think it would help with that. I use a walker for that and this safety rail in the bathroom where I did not want to put a permanent rail on the wall.
1557723
If it's a kitchen chair, yes, you can put it behind the chair. A wider chair, I don't know. It depends on how you use it, I suppose it would be like a walker.
1557724
a shower chair,straight back kitchen or dining room chair with no arms, yes....not a overstuffed living room chair...check out "standers couch cane and related assist items on Amazon...my wife uses the "couch cane"...works great...hope this helps....Bruce
1557725
It would depend on the depth of the seat in the chair. The horizontal brace is weighted to go behind the seat. I'm not sure if it would be equally sturdy if turned around and used with chairs. Sorry I can't be more specific.
1232382
Not really. You could use it to step up, but it's heavy and there's no way you could then get the step into the car by yourself. So getting out would be a problem. If someone else was along to muscle the stool in and out it might work, but there's probably something better suited for the purpose.
2153867
Tammi, no I don't believe the grabber could help much in that department. It's horrible trying to find things to help when your mobility is impaired. Sorry!
995588
In an infomercial we had an "ah ha" moment when we saw the person using it as a step for minimal step up and down exercises. They stood behind the chair facing the back of the chair, held on to the back and stepped up then down. That's the one use we've seen.
1155703
Yes it can. I have difficulty rising & I bought this to allow me to have other seating arrangements. Also, being portable it can go with me & I don't have to worry about getting "stuck" and not being able to rise.
1485059
Yes...but you would need to use the footrest to at least take some weight off the chair....the chair is well worth the money.
92967
No, using it to pull yourself up from a sitting position will result in pulling it off the rim of the tub. I use this device to steady my self when standing to taking a shower. It works well for that.
11757
I believe an elderly person could use this sitting in a chair, they just wouldn't get the same benefit as standing on it and walking in place that's all. They'd still be getting beneficial exercise regardless of sitting down.
583266
It would be possible but not sure how comfortable. The arms on the chair would need to be flat. You might need someone to take it from you when you want to get up. Hope this helps as I love mine.
2132095
I would guess no unless the person pushing was very strong. I use it to go the clinic (elevators) or a store if no carts are available. Reasonably light and folds compact but because all wheel are same size difficult to manage stairs or curb.
1966983
It locks which can possibly cause a situation where you can hurt yourself if there is too much tension. However, all you have to do is stand up if you are not comfortable in anyway. I found this device is so effective, you really need to start with just a little tension and work your way up over weeks. I am 6'3" and have no problems using it in my doorway in a chair.
788615
I believe so just put it close enough to the chair. Shouldn't be a problem. I used a wheel chair in rehab and I can picture using it as long as the wheels were locked.
982042
Not likely. It's not high enough. It might work if you're sunk into a low sofa.
1495555
It is meant to assist a person to get in and out of bed with a frame - not from the floor.
93336
It is actually used by me for a bad back and I cannot reach things on the floor, or up high. I imagine someone with a broken arm could use it. It is a very nice one.
1520860
I'm afraid it's not designed to do what you're asking it to do. To obtain the tripod effect you have to open the chair, and that reduces the height considerably. I believe you're better off locating a cane with a wide circular foot that provides stability for walking.
2132790
yes it will lift it, i use it to pick myself out of a wheelchair and i 'm 220 lbs