It has many unique features that complement this sophisticated mechanism and can be used in both home or healthcare environments with a full range of health and home fabrics available.
It comes with the following key features as standard. There is the option to purchase additional features and these are detailed in the Optional Accessories Section.
For an overview of Bariatric seating assessment see the downloadable PDF in the Brochure Section. Here you will also be able to download a copy of the in-depth Clinical Posture Guide.
Four Motor Mechanism
The four-motor mechanism is aimed at maximising pressure control through independent Tilt in Space, Backrest Recline, Leg Rest Elevation and Rise movements giving the client and carer that many more positional options. It offers clients and carers some unique movement options that support good posture, pressure management and independent living.
This mechanism is ideal for:
- those clients who are unable to independently shift their weight either in a reclined or seated position.
- those with poor skin integrity where there is a high risk of skin breakdown.
- those clients with complex needs that require carer support to change position without putting their own health at risk whilst carrying out positional changes.
- Independent Tilt in Space
- Independent Backrest Recline
- Independent Leg Rest
- Independent Rise
Independent Tilt in Space (TIS)
The independent Tilt in Space works to counteract the effect of the person’s pannus. By having control over the angle of tilt you can adjust that person’s centre of gravity’ making them feel more comfortable, supporting the pannus, and reducing the feeling that they are being dragged forward by external forces.
The TIS allows the client to recline whilst maintaining all of the body’s angles as it changes the orientation in space, allowing posture to be maintained and pressure to be redistributed as well as reducing shear and friction.
Independent Backrest Recline
This allows the person to maintain flexibility over their body’s position, particularly the amount of hip flexion, enabling them to maximise comfort as well as managing health needs.
The back recline works independently of the leg rest enabling a wide range of relaxing positions, from sitting upright and raising the leg rest to relieve tired legs to a fully reclined resting position.
Both reclining and tilt systems can provide pressure relief, increase circulation, improve head, neck and trunk control, improve functional posture and positioning, support safe transfers by various means and minimise variations / fluctuations in the client’s muscular control. Tilt and recline systems work predominantly by moving the persons centre of gravity which whilst maintaining posture and ergonomic support allows the pannus to be redistributed. This can be used to alleviate pressure, help the respiratory system and allow access for specific skin care tasks.
Independent Leg Rest
This offers the person additional flexibility over positioning, allowing them to use it in conjunction with the recline feature to create the optimal posture for their body shape. The leg rest needs to allow larger calves to maintain 90’ knee flexion and to enable a safe, stable standing position.
The leg elevation can support reduction in oedema and fluid retention. This reduced fluid in the lower limbs allows a user to maintain their standing and walking abilities.
Independent Rise
The independent rise provides the client with more independence, supporting them as they rise to a standing position from being seated.
The Arden Bariatric comes with our deeply comfortable three cushioned, waterfall back, all fibre filled. They can be easily repositioned on the back for the client’s individual requirements and can also have their firmness adjusted by adding or taking away fibres.
For ease of cleaning and replacement the back cushions and covers are easily removable.
The Arden Bariatric comes as standard with a fixed seat option or you may choose to have our removable and interchangeable seat cushions.
Standard Fixed Options
You can choose from one of four seat cushion options each with different pressure management features. The seat cushion you choose is then combined with the chaise (single seat and leg rest cover) and is supplied as an integrated seating solution which is fixed to the frame and cannot be removed or changed.
Removable / Interchangeable Options
You can choose from one of four seat cushions each with different pressure management features. The seat cushion you choose is then combined with the chaise (single seat and leg rest cover) and is supplied as an integrated seating solution.
It can be removed and interchanged with one of the other seat cushion options. You can purchase one or more cushions to support the different needs of individuals who may use this chair.
All covers are removable for cleaning or replacement.
The Arden Bariatric benefits from a single, full seat cover. This chaise reduces the risk of pressure areas developing due to pinch points, shear and friction when the chair reclines. Designed with a memory foam insert the chaise offers deep comfort.
The chaise cover and memory foam can be removed for cleaning and replacement.
The Arden Bariatric is suitable for either a health or home environment. It offers clients and carers unique movement options that support good posture, pressure management and independent living. The four-motor mechanism is ideal for:
- those clients who are unable to independently shift their weight either in a reclined or seated position.
- those with poor skin integrity where there is a high risk of skin breakdown.
- those clients with complex needs that require carer support to change position without putting their own health at risk whilst carrying out positional changes.
The back recline works independently of the leg rest enabling a wide range of relaxing positions, from sitting upright and raising the leg rest to relieve tired legs to a fully reclined resting position. The leg elevation can support reduction in oedema and fluid retention. This reduced fluid in the lower limbs allows a user to maintain their standing and walking abilities. The rise position supports standing, enabling the person to walk away more easily.
Easiform
For standard seating, our softest foam cushion with high quality Reflex foam filler for gentle comfort.
