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health articles 230 [5726]Choosing the Right Lift Chair Need to get a lift chair? You also know what is available. Which one is for you? Before reading the rest, a small tip - If you have a medical problem, and if it helps, go for one with heat and massage. Now! The first thing you would want to check out is the weight that it can withhold. Most lift chairs are designed for people weighing lesser than 375 pounds with a height between 53 to 6. If you are larger and taller, go for larger chairs with more capacity of about 600 to 800 pounds. Usually, these chairs are labeled according to height and weight restrictions. Keep a note of the exact dimensions you are looking for, like the back width, seat width, seat depth, and seat to floor height. Too small a chair will cause extra stress on the motor and the wear and tear will be more. Check the fabric of the lift chair. They come in various different fabrics. They are made with padded cloth fabric for cushioning. The leather and suede ones are more expensive. Decide on one that is good for you based on the fabric and price. Some people are allergic to leather, so they would want to go for chairs made of cloth. The advantage with cloth being, they are more comfortable than leather. Durability of the lift chair needs to be taken into account. For those that are totally dependent on a lift chair and cannot move out of their chair on their own, then the battery lift chairs are very helpful. If you prefer an electric chair, there should not be any problems when there is no power. These chairs also have a batter backup. Look for a chair that you can sleep in, as the infinite position chair allows. If you have a problem with your spine, you may consider going in for chairs, which have massage facility (of course only after consulting with your physician). When deciding on a lift chair, look at the space you have at your place, if you have a very spacious area, you will be quite comforta