I have been very interested in this discussion, because I have found use of
platform lifts with this constant pressure control very unfriendly.
I am ambulant, have a spinal injury for which I wear a spinal support that
keeps my back rigid, unable to bend, and am unable to use stairs. I also
have arthritis.
The last time that I used such a lift I had to stop five times between
floors to rest my arthritic hand.
Because my back is rigid I generally have problems with Platform stairlifts,
which have guard rails that are hinged from the back wall. When standing on
the platform I find that the Guard rails will not clear the top of my head
when being lowered into position. I usually try to find someone to put an
ordinary chair on the platform in order that I can sit; these lifts are
never fitted with fold away seats. The rail can then be lowered without
striking my head.
Platform stairlifts cannot be used by unassisted disabled people.
Regards,
Cliff Croft
Neath Port Talbot Access group
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