Positioning in chair

Whether or not we are aware of it, when sitting down we are constantly moving and changing our sitting position in order to be comfortable and to avoid pressure. For a person sitting in a wheelchair, this might lead to sliding to the front of the chair without being able to independently move further back again to an improved and more comfortable sitting position. The Handicare Positioning-range offers a number of assistive devices facilitating positioning further back in a chair or a wheelchair; both  devices which are used only when needed and devices which are left under the user at all times. The choice of assistive device(s) depends on the activity level of the user as well as on the number of available caregivers.

From simple to complex scenarios

Hereunder you will find Handicare's solutions for manual positioning of active and somewhat active users, from simple to more complex scenarios. More information about the different transfer aids and how to use them can be found on the respective product pages.

Combination of devices provides individually adapted solutions 

To create optimal solutions for users with different needs, most assistive devices can be used in combination with one or several other manual transfer aids. The user manual, the movies and the "See also" section at the bottom of the respective product page provide more information and suggestions on combinations.

For more information about our solutions for passive users, please go to the For lifting of passive users section which is available in the left hand side navigation.

TurnSafe2

An ergonomic and easy-to-use aid for sit-to-stand and transfers with turning.

ReTurn7400

An easy-to-use and incredibly effective assistive device for sit-to-stand and transfer. For shorter adults and children weighing max. 150 kg/330 lbs.

QuickMove

QuickMove supports and activates the user when rising up to a standing position and during transfers, either standing up or sitting down.

ReTurn7600

An easy-to-use and incredibly effective assistive device for sit-to-stand and transfer. For larger and heavier users weighing up to 205 kg/450 lbs.

SitWalk

Facilitates repositioning of a user, e.g. when moving the user further back in a chair or wheelchair.

FootStool

Provides excellent support under the user's feet during seated transfers and toileting or when repositioning further back in a wheelchair.

ReTurn7500i

The original! An easy-to-use and incredibly effective assistive device for sit-to-stand and transfer. For adult users weighing up to 150 kg/330 lbs.

ReadySlide

For supine transfers, seated positioning and application of lifting slings in a seated position.