Tilt in Space Shower Commode Chair - comfort-focused hygiene chair for complex care needs.
- Manual Tilt Range 6 to 25 Degrees for Complex Seating Needs - the Tilt in Space shower commode chair tilts the entire seating surface - seat and backrest as a unified geometry - backward through a range of 6 to 25 degrees, maintaining the angle between the seat and backrest constant while changing the orientation of the whole seating system relative to the floor; this tilt-in-space action redistributes the resident's weight from the ischial tuberosities and sacrum to the posterior thighs and back, reducing peak pressure at the sitting bones during extended hygiene sessions while maintaining the trunk-to-thigh angle that the resident's postural tone and condition require; for residents with spasticity or challenging tone patterns, altering the trunk-to-thigh angle would cause increased tone, making standard recline (backrest-only angle change) unsuitable.
- Lightweight Powder-Coated Aluminium Frame for Wet Environments - the aluminium frame construction is both lightweight and corrosion-resistant, making it suitable for repeated use in shower and wet room environments where a steel frame would require anti-corrosion treatment to prevent rust; the powder-coated finish provides additional protection to the aluminium surface and is easy to wipe clean; the removable backrest allows the frame to be disassembled for thorough cleaning of the back support area and internal frame surfaces that would otherwise be difficult to access.
- Height-Adjustable Headrest and Flip-Up Armrests - the height-adjustable headrest provides neck and head support for residents who cannot maintain their head position independently during the shower or toileting session; the flip-up armrests clear the transfer zone when the resident transfers onto or off the chair from the side, then lock back down into the support position for the session; four individually locking castors allow each castor to be locked independently for controlled positioning and for maintaining the chair's position during the hygiene session.
- 158kg Max - 450x420mm Seat - Swing Footrests - 1-Year Warranty - NCL-HMC119 - maximum user weight 158kg (25 stone); seat 450 x 420mm, height 550mm; length-adjustable swing-away footrests; rust-resistant for wet environments; PU cushioned seat and backrest; 1-year warranty; product code NCL-HMC119.
Tilt in Space Shower Commode Chair - 6 to 25-Degree Tilt - 158kg - Aluminium - Headrest - PU Seat
The Tilt in Space Shower Commode Chair provides a manual 6 to 25-degree tilt of the complete seating surface for residents with complex postural needs, maintaining trunk-to-thigh angle while redistributing weight from the sacrum and ischials. Lightweight powder-coated aluminium frame for wet environments. Height-adjustable headrest. Flip-up armrests. Length-adjustable swing-away footrests. Four individually locking castors. Removable backrest for cleaning. PU seat and backrest. Maximum user weight 158kg. Seat: 450 x 420mm. Seat height: 550mm. 1-year warranty. NCL-HMC119.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum User Weight | 158kg (25 stone) |
| Tilt Range | 6 to 25 degrees (manual; tilt-in-space) |
| Seat Dimensions | 450mm (W) x 420mm (D) |
| Seat Height | 550mm |
| Frame | Powder-coated aluminium - corrosion-resistant |
| Seat and Backrest | Cushioned PU |
| Headrest | Height-adjustable |
| Armrests | Flip-up |
| Footrests | Length-adjustable; swing-away |
| Castors | 4 x individually locking |
| Backrest | Removable for cleaning |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Reference | NCL-HMC119 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Tilt in Space Shower Commode Chair is a medical device. The prescribed tilt angle must be set by the occupational therapist and documented in the care plan; care staff must not adjust the tilt beyond the prescribed range. All four castors must be confirmed locked before the resident transfers onto the chair. The removable backrest must be reattached and confirmed secure before the chair is used with a resident. PUWER 1998 requires staff competency training in tilt adjustment and transfer technique. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires equipment maintenance records and training documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tilt-in-space and how does it differ from standard chair recline for residents with complex postural needs?
Standard chair recline increases the angle between the seat and the backrest by moving the backrest backward while the seat remains level; this changes the trunk-to-thigh angle, which is the angle between the resident's torso and their thighs at the hip joint. Tilt-in-space moves the entire seating surface - seat and backrest together as a single rigid geometry - backward relative to the floor, so the angle between the seat and the backrest remains constant while the orientation of the whole seating system changes. The clinical significance is in how each affects muscle tone: for residents with spasticity or increased extensor tone in the trunk and hips, changing the trunk-to-thigh angle (as standard recline does) can trigger or worsen the increased tone, because the hip joint angle change stimulates the spastic muscle response. Tilt-in-space does not change the trunk-to-thigh angle; by tilting the whole seating geometry, it maintains the familiar hip angle that the resident's tone pattern is accommodated to, while changing the orientation that redistributes weight from the sacrum and ischials to the posterior thighs and back. For most residents with spasticity or challenging tone, tilt-in-space is the clinically appropriate postural management tool in shower chairs; standard recline is more appropriate for residents without significant tone issues who can tolerate hip angle changes.
What is the minimum tilt of 6 degrees and why is there a minimum rather than starting at zero?
The minimum tilt of 6 degrees represents the starting orientation of the chair's tilt mechanism - the chair is at its most upright position when set to 6 degrees, which is a slight backward tilt from vertical. This minimum starting point is not zero (fully upright) because a slight posterior tilt in the seating position is clinically beneficial even at the most upright setting: a pure vertical seat orientation encourages the pelvis to rotate anteriorly (forward), which flattens the lumbar curve and promotes trunk flexion and sacral sitting; a slight backward tilt of 6 degrees promotes a more neutral pelvic alignment that maintains the lumbar curve and distributes the seated load more evenly between the ischials and the posterior thighs. The range from 6 to 25 degrees therefore covers the full clinical range from the optimal neutral seating orientation (6 degrees) to a significantly tilted position for high-need pressure care and complex postural management (25 degrees). The occupational therapist prescribing the tilt angle must select the minimum angle that achieves the clinical goal for the specific resident, as greater tilt angles increase the difficulty of the session tasks (washing, toileting) for the carer by changing the access geometry to the resident's body.
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- Manual Tilt Range 6 to 25 Degrees for Complex Seating Needs - the Tilt in Space shower commode chair tilts the entire seating surface - seat and backrest as a unified geometry - backward through a range of 6 to 25 degrees, maintaining the angle between the seat and backrest constant while changing the orientation of the whole seating system relative to the floor; this tilt-in-space action redistributes the resident's weight from the ischial tuberosities and sacrum to the posterior thighs and back, reducing peak pressure at the sitting bones during extended hygiene sessions while maintaining the trunk-to-thigh angle that the resident's postural tone and condition require; for residents with spasticity or challenging tone patterns, altering the trunk-to-thigh angle would cause increased tone, making standard recline (backrest-only angle change) unsuitable.
- Lightweight Powder-Coated Aluminium Frame for Wet Environments - the aluminium frame construction is both lightweight and corrosion-resistant, making it suitable for repeated use in shower and wet room environments where a steel frame would require anti-corrosion treatment to prevent rust; the powder-coated finish provides additional protection to the aluminium surface and is easy to wipe clean; the removable backrest allows the frame to be disassembled for thorough cleaning of the back support area and internal frame surfaces that would otherwise be difficult to access.
- Height-Adjustable Headrest and Flip-Up Armrests - the height-adjustable headrest provides neck and head support for residents who cannot maintain their head position independently during the shower or toileting session; the flip-up armrests clear the transfer zone when the resident transfers onto or off the chair from the side, then lock back down into the support position for the session; four individually locking castors allow each castor to be locked independently for controlled positioning and for maintaining the chair's position during the hygiene session.
- 158kg Max - 450x420mm Seat - Swing Footrests - 1-Year Warranty - NCL-HMC119 - maximum user weight 158kg (25 stone); seat 450 x 420mm, height 550mm; length-adjustable swing-away footrests; rust-resistant for wet environments; PU cushioned seat and backrest; 1-year warranty; product code NCL-HMC119.