Drive Medical Footstool for the Elderly
The Drive Medical Footstool for the Elderly is designed for elderly individuals concerned about the negative effect that sitting for long periods has on their circulation and long-term health. The Drive Medical Footstool is can be adjusted and altered to position the feet and ankles at various different angles to maximise comfort when you're relaxing in front of the television.
What's Included?
What Can the Drive Medical Footstool Help With?
Designed for those who spend long periods sat down due to a lack of mobility, the Drive Medical Footstool is clinically proven to:
- Reduce the chance of clotting in individuals who sit for long periods
- Raise the legs to improve circulation
- Take strain off the hips, knees and back
- Improve comfort when sat for long periods
- Prevent stiffness and the build up of lactic acid over long periods
- Prevent the onset of conditions like deep vein thrombosis
Maximum Relaxation
Perfect for resting and relaxing in front of the television, the Drive Medical Footrest is brilliant for leisure and injury recovery, rehabilitation and recuperation. Adjusting to meet your individual requirements, the footrest can change height and angle to suit you.
Elderly-Friendly Design
Manufactured with an adjustable design that allows you to angle the footrest differently depending on your requirements, the Drive Medical Footstool is great for making micro-adjustments that both maximise comfort and promote healthy circulation.
Key Features and Benefits
- Adjustable angle and height make for an ergonomic and comfortable footrest
- Helps reduce issues with circulation
- Perfect for elderly individuals with mobility issues
- Simple to use and adjust
- Perfect for resting tired and weary legs
- Strong and sturdy tubular steel framework
- Can be put together in minutes without the use of tools
Rest, Relax and Recuperate
Raising your legs has a number of incredible health benefits. These include improved circulation, muscular growth, the prevention of lactic acid build up and fatigue reduction in the calves, hips and thighs.
How to Make Adjustments and Height Alterations
To alter the height of your footrest, please follow the simple instructions below:
- Loose the tristar knobs (label 5) and pull the "E clips" (label 7)
- Reposition the upper leg sections until the cushion is at your required height
- Replace "E Clips"
- Retighten the tristar knobs
To Alter the angle of the cushion, simply:
- Loosen the tristar knobs (label 5) and pull out the "E Clips" (label 7)
- Tilt the cushion forward to your required angle then retighten "tristar" knobs
Who Is Using a Medical Footrest?
Anyone with circulation problems that make mobility an issue should consider using a footrest when sat for long periods. Take a look at the list below to find out who can benefit from using one:
- Elderly users
- Those with deep vein thrombosis
- Individuals with circulation issues
- Sedentary individuals with back, hip or knee pain
How Do I Put the Drive Footrest Together?
For instructions on how to assembly your Footrest, please click here
Care and Maintenance Instructions
To clean the frame, simply wipe down with a dry cloth or use mild detergent. The cushion itself should be treated as upholstery and should be cleaned by a specialist if required.
Specification Dimensions
Please see below for exact dimensions and measurements:
- Frame (W x L): 40 x 49cm (15.5" x 19.5")
- Cushion (L x W): 30 x 40cm (12" x 16")
- Cushion Height: 39 x 52cm (15.5" x 20.5")
- Total Weight: 3.4kg (7lbs)
- Colour: Beige