{"product_id":"boston-porter-chair","title":"Boston Porter Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extremely comfortable health chair with independent movement of the Tilt in Space, Backrest Recline and Leg Rest Elevation functions enabling a whole range of postural positions for high level pressure management care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boston can be used as a general porter chair, but is equally suited to conditions, such as Parkinson’s that require a chair that can be used as part of an intensive 24-hour care programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its choice of interchangeable seat and back cushion designs, each with its own unique pressure management features, combined with the chairs extensive range of movement delivered through the unique mechanism it can be used across a wide range of users with differing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly engineered it provides the user and the carer with an extensive range of pressure management features, including the mechanism that allows for the independent movement of the Tilt in Space, Backrest Recline and Leg Rest Elevation functions enabling a whole range of postural positions. The carer can continually reposition the user to redistribute pressure and provide all day comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Features:  Removable back cushions for cleaning Removable seat cushion for cleaning Push handle Healthcare fabric outer\/ Vp as standard on inner contact areas Manual or Electric Tilt in space recline only mechanism Push handle \u0026amp; large heavy duty lockable castors \u0026amp; D rings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/spiqELRYoQQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boston is ideal as part of a 24-hour postural care programme. It has been prescribed for clients that require intensive care such as, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and or for those with life limiting conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith some client conditions it has helped to reduce agitation, increased their levels of interaction and engagement in activities and provided them the opportunity to sleep in deep comfort. However, the Boston is equally at home being used as a general porter chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boston is ideal for life limiting conditions, palliative care, deteriorating conditions and those clients with have issues with agitation and wandering:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParkinson’s Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor Neurone disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDementia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple diagnoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe backrest and leg rest can be adjusted separately providing a further range of back and leg combinations to support improved posture and pressure management, particularly aiding the amount of hip flexion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCouple this with the angle and height adjustable footplate and this makes the Boston chair a highly versatile and comfortable pressure management porter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chair can be used with either a mobile or overhead hoist to support safe moving and handling techniques for carers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe appreciate that such important purchase has to be right and that's why we offer demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us if you would like to book in for a demo of the Boston health care chair.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverall Weight Limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boston comes as standard with an overall weight limit of 159 kg (25 stone) and with a maximum leg rest weight limit of 57 kg (9 stone).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeat Cushion Weight Limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe overall weight limited will be restricted when certain pressure management seat cushions, such as the Dynaform and Celliform cushions, are selected. Details of these can be found in the Seat Cushion Section. The maximum leg rest weight limit is not affected by the seat cushion selection and will always remain at 57 kg (9 stone).\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable class=\"sizeGuide ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e635mm (25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e635mm (25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e635mm (25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e457mm (18”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e508mm (20\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e559mm (22\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e508mm (20\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e508mm (20\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e508mm (20\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e178mm (7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e178mm (7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e178mm (7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1270mm (50\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1270mm (50\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1270mm (50\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Seat Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e698mm (27.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e749mm (29.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800mm (31.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e927mm (36.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e927mm (36.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e927mm (36.5\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eMechanisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boston comes in either an electric or manual model.  The features are the same for both models except that the electric model comes with a rechargeable battery pack as standard and a handset that will operate the main movements of the chair which are the Independent Tilt in Space, Backrest Recline and Leg Rest adjustments. All other adjustments \/ movements are operated manually on both models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models come with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependently operated Tilt in Space (manual or electric operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependently operated Backrest Recline (manual or electric operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependently operated Leg Rest (manual or electric operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further details on these mechanisms, with video clips, visit the Mechanism Section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.reposefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/boston-porter-chair06-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Porter Chair06\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressure Management Back Cushions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a choice of eight 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, all cushions can be repositioned to suit a user’s individual seating preferences and fibres added or removed from fibre filled cushions to adjust firmness. Covers can also be removed for cleaning. See Back Cushion Section for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.reposefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/interchangeable-back-cushions.jpg\" alt=\"Interchangeable Back Cushions\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressure Management Seat Cushions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a choice of six 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCushions 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 Cushion Section for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.reposefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/interchangeable-seat-cushions.jpg\" alt=\"Interchangeable Seat Cushions\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEase Of Movement - Push Handle And Wing Handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boston is designed to be extremely easy to push and manoeuvre. Whilst the Boston comes with the traditional heavy-duty push bar it also comes with additional easy to grip wing handles, providing a sturdy and comfortable hold, with the handles shaped and positioned to suit carers of different heights. These handles allow the chair to be easily moved and positioned even when an individual is in a fully reclined position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.reposefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/optional-accessories-ease-of-movement.jpg\" alt=\"Optional Accessories Ease Of Movement\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Heavy Duty Large Lockable Castors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boston comes with four heavy duty lockable castors designed to easily glide over low profile carpets, wooden and vinyl flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.reposefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/boston-lockable-castors.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Lockable Castors\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePocket On Rear For Client Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pocket on the back of the chair can be used to keep the client’s papers or chair user instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.reposefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/boston-pocket-small.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Pocket Small\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePadded Seat Chaise Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boston benefits from a single, full cover over the whole of the seat. This chaise, which is attached to the seat cushion, reduces the risk of pressure areas developing due to pinch points and shear and friction when the chair reclines. The chaise\/seat cover can be removed for cleaning and replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.reposefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/chaise.jpg\" alt=\"Chaise\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eD-Rings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boston comes with D-rings fitted as standard enabling easy fitting of a lap strap and pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.reposefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/d-rings-small.jpg\" alt=\"D Rings Small\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable Battery System (Electric Model)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boston comes with a rechargeable battery system (20 Cycle back-up system) as standard allowing for mains free usage. It enables up to 20 chair adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull user instructions can be found in your user manual – please read carefully before using the chair and the 20 cycle back up. A copy can be found in the Brochure Section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"United Mobility","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58336987808076,"sku":"00117","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4177\/2620\/files\/4728718289.jpg?v=1786262331","url":"https:\/\/www.united-mobility.co.uk\/products\/boston-porter-chair","provider":"United Mobility","version":"1.0","type":"link"}