Glossary of Terms

Lifted Position

Stands the person up, allowing the user to effortlessly sit down in or exit the chair.

Reading Position

Gentle incline, around 45 degrees, with the footrest slightly extended.

Relaxing Position

Gentle incline, a little further than 45 degrees, with the footrest raised to a 95-degree angle making it more conducive to napping.

Seated Position

Upright seated position.

Sleeping Position

180 degrees perfectly horizontal.

Trendelenburg Position

Lying face up on an incline between 15 and 30 degrees with the legs higher than the head. A modified version of this technique raises only the legs. The Anti-Trendelenburg position also referred to as the Reverse-Trendelenburg position, places the user at the same incline but with the head higher than the legs. Please consult a healthcare provider for more information.

Zero-Gravity

120-degree angle bend at the hips with the heart and stomach slightly below the head and knees puts the body in the “zero stress zone”, decompresses vertebrae, and relaxes muscles. Elevating the legs reduces stress on the heart by allowing blood to circulate more efficiently and with less effort. Also reduces post-operative swelling common in the legs, ankles, and feet by allowing fluids to distribute more evenly throughout the body.