Description The Repose Melrose Porter Chair is ideal as part of a 24-hour postural care programme as it has been specifically engineered to meet the comfort needs of individuals with pressure management issues and to provide adaptable support for neurological and postural conditions. With a unique combination of Tilt in Space and independently controlled back recline and leg elevation, carers can constantly adjust the individual’s position to relieve pressure and provide all-day comfort. The Repose Melrose Porter Chair has been designed with a high level of pressure and postural features and benefits to meet the needs of those with significant symptoms that affect their skin integrity and postural needs: Parkinson’s Disease Motor Neurone disease Life limiting conditions Both reclining and tilt systems can provide pressure relief, increase circulation, improve head, neck and trunk control, enhance functional posture and positioning, support safe transfers by various means and minimise variations / fluctuations in muscular control. Tilt and recline systems work predominantly by moving the person’s centre of gravity which whilst maintaining posture and ergonomic support allows the pannus to be redistributed. This is used to alleviate pressure, help the respiratory system and allow access for specific skin care tasks. The backrest and leg rest are separately adjustable providing a further range of back and leg combinations to support improved posture and pressure management, particularly aiding the amount of hip flexion. Combine this with the angle and height adjustable footplate, seat and width adjustment, this makes the Repose Melrose Porter Chair a highly versatile and comfortable pressure management porter. The Melrose Porter is compatible with both an overhead and mobile hoist to support safe moving and handling techniques for carers. Repose Melrose Porter Chair Key Features The Repose Melrose Porter Chair comes with the following key features as standard. Optional extras are also available. See the Optional Accessories Section for more info. Mechanisms The Melrose comes with Independent Tilt in Space, Backrest Recline and Leg Rest adjustments. This mechanism enables a whole range of postural positions for high level pressure management care. For further details on this mechanism, visit the How the Mechanism Works Section. Repose Melrose Porter Chair Pressure Management Back Cushions There is a choice of seven interchangeable and adjustable pressure management back cushions that enable the chair to be adapted to a single user’s changing needs or to adapt the chair to another user. This ensures greater longevity of its usage. In addition, all cushions are easily repositioned to suit a user’s individual seating preferences. Add or remove fibres from the fibre filled cushions to adjust the firmness. Covers are removable for cleaning and replacement. See Back Cushions Section for details on the individual cushions. Pressure Management Seat Cushions There is a choice of seven interchangeable seat cushions each with different pressure management features. You can purchase one or more cushions to support the different needs of individuals who may use this chair. Cushions and covers are removable for cleaning and replacement. With all these seat cushions we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid reduction of shear and friction. See Seat Cushions Section for details of the individual cushions. Seat Depth Adjustment The Melrose comes with a mechanism to adjust the seat depth so that the right seat depth is achieved. The Seat depth range is 406mm to 559mm (16” to 22″) In addition, there is the option to purchase seat adjuster pads which will increase the range of adjustment. See the Optional Accessories section for more details. The seat depth should be long enough to support the upper part of the legs whilst allowing the back to rest comfortably on the backrest. If the seat is too long the user is likely to slouch in the chair to get their feet on the floor, which puts extra pressure on their lower spine, if too short it will cause additional pressure on the thighs risking potential skin breakdown. Repose Melrose Porter Chair Seat Width Adjustment There are two sizes of arm pads that allow the seat width to be adjusted. A single set comes as standard with each size of chair. There are a range of seat widths that are achievable by using the reversible sets of arm pads: Arm Pad Set 1 standard on medium sized chair: 483mm (19″) or 533mm (21″) seat widths. Arm Pad Set 2 standard on small sized chair: 431mm (17″) or 533mm (21″) seat widths. Contoured and Padded Leg Rest The contoured leg rest helps to stop the legs splaying and is extremely comfortable. It has a removable cover for cleaning or replacement. Heavy-duty push handle For ease of movement the Melrose comes with a heavy-duty push handle with rubber grips. Castors The Melrose comes with four heavy-duty castors built in as standard, with the rear ones lockable. D-Rings D-rings included as standard. Repose Melrose Porter Chair – The Manufacturers At HWB Mobility, we supply a wide range of Repose chairs. Please see our other Porter Chairs. Respose’s mission is to transform the quality of life of people with health and mobility conditions by providing solutions that offer; choice, value for money, and help to make care easier. They are one of our main suppliers and we truly value the working relationship we have built up with them. It’s easy to see why they are one the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist seating solutions. Find out more about Repose.
