The Power of Four - Quad Riser Recliners

Riser Recliner Chairs are undoubtedly one of the most important inventions in terms of the impact their use has had on the lives of the elderly or those with a disability.

These chairs make transitioning to a sitting position, or raising to stand after being seated much easier, comfortable and safer. As well as this, they allow for fine adjustments for correct weight distribution, posture and alignment.

But choosing the right riser recliner chair can be difficult as there is often confusion as to the different models and their associated functions.

The number of motors that a riser recliner incorporates can be one of these confusing aspects, as it is not always obvious how the features and functions differ between models and manufacturers.

Quad Riser Recliners,  as the name suggests, incorporate four separate motors to operate the various settings and positions of the chair.

Controlled via a hand-held remote, these motors power the positions of the chair and other configurable comfort settings.

Quad motor riser recliners, having more motors than single or dual motor models, enable a greater range of functions and positions, due to the addition of power to these. 

So for example, a quad motor riser usually has a reclining backrest and footrest, a powered headrest and lumbar support - four functions all with separate motors for accurate and sensitive user or carer control.

These four motors, therefore, give a plethora of positions and settings for the chair when they are combined, yet all of these functions are readily and easily available via the hand-held controller.

Designed user-centrically, the functions allow for a more comfortable seating experience, ironing out many of the safety and comfort concerns that being seated for longer periods can entail.

Whether in a home or professional setting, the correct management of pressure points on the body is an important part of any care regime. 

A quad motor riser recliner chair makes this care easier by its ability to be adjusted in more ways than a chair with fewer motors.

This is not to say that a riser recliner with less than four motors is in any way inferior or providing less care, but a quad motor model simply has more powered functions which can be a better option in some care scenarios.

Certainly in professional care settings, quad motor riser recliners are a popular option as they allow care staff to maintain the rigorous care plans and turning regimes of patients. 

The quad motor configuration allows these changes in posture and position to be made with ease whilst maintaining patient dignity.

In the home, a quad motor riser recliner, with its wide array of settings can be a great addition, as it allows for the fine tuning of the available positions and options.

This provides the ultimate comfort experience, so the user is able to relax or read and change any comfort settings as they need, simply and easily.

As with all riser recliners, there are many quad motor models to choose from, and all will be slightly different in their design and available options, but what all quad motor models usually have in common is the four powered areas of operation - backrest and footrest, a powered headrest and lumbar support.

It is a good idea to read through the specifications of each model so you can then make an informed choice for which chair fits your individual requirements.

Another good option is to try out a model before you commit to purchasing, at Mobility Smart, we are proud to be able to offer this experience in our new Mobility Showroom, where you can browse our range and try for yourself, here are the details of our location in Garstang Lancashire. 

Quad motor riser recliners have been an amazing innovation that have revolutionised the seating experience for many millions of people worldwide by providing true personalised flexibility and comfort.

View our full range of quad motor riser recliners here