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When it comes to your safety when bathing, being seated is the best solution. But not everyone has the right bath tub or shower to make this possible. One solution is using a shower chair, specifically a shower seat with back.

What is a Shower Seat with Back?

It is exactly what it sounds like. A shower seat with a backrest is a chair made specifically for use in the wet and slick environment of your shower. It offers a safer place to sit while showering. Different models of shower seats with backrests offer different features to make your shower as safe as possible. They are also referred to as bath seats.

The Many Features of Shower Chairs with Back

Various models and brands of shower chairs with back include features to increase your safety to ensure a better shower experience:

• Lightweight aluminum construction- this makes your shower chairs with back easy to transport if you traveling or need to use it in a different shower in your home.
• Plastic construction- there are also models of shower seats made of durable plastic to resist rust and make the chair lightweight and easier to clean.
• Corrosion-resistant frames- rust and corrosion would weaken the frame, making your shower chair with back hazardous to use. Frames that prevent corrosion are much safer.
• Drainage holes- cut into the seat, these allow water to drain to reduce the chance of you slipping off the seat.
• Non-slip feet- these keep your shower seat in place to prevent the chair from slipping while you’re taking a shower.
• Easy to assemble- most models of shower seats with a backrest are easy to assemble, taking only a few minutes. Most can be assembled without the need for tools, as well.
• Adjustable height- the backrest can be adjusted on some models, while the legs adjust on others. Either way, adjusting the height helps create a more customized fit for you.
• Various weight capacities- shower seats with back can be used for people of all sizes, as weight capacities range from 250 lbs. up to 400 lbs.
• Padded arms- some models include padded arms to help you ease onto and off of the shower seat.

Benefits of Using a Shower Seat with a Backrest

There are several benefits to using a shower seat with a backrest while in your shower:

1. It increases your safety by eliminating the need for turning and maneuvering on your slick shower floor.
2. It increases your safety by allowing you to shower from a seated position. This almost completely negates the chances of a slip when using the shower.
3. It eases any pain you feel in your lower joints and extremities if you were stand while showering.
4. The backrest on these shower chairs allows you to lean back and rest.
5. Using a hand held shower with a shower seat with back provides the best experience possible, as you are seated and in control of the showerhead.

Who Should Use a Shower Seat with Back?

The great thing about shower chairs with back is they can be used by many different groups of people. Those with mobility issues caused by age or medical conditions are prime candidates, as is anyone who has issues with stability from a medical condition or a medication they take.

Anyone who does not have the strength to stand for the duration of a shower, as well as anyone who finds standing for too long to be painful could benefit from using a shower chair with back.

For those needing a shower seat with back, Homepro Medical Supplies offers a variety of different models to meet your needs and your budget.  Simply browse our product offerings, as well as our other safety products for your bathroom and make your purchase with our quick and easy checkout system today.