Clients who drift to one side in a shower commode lose the upright position they need for showering and toileting, and they tire quickly trying to hold themselves up. Lateral supports hold the trunk closer to midline so the session is safer and less work for everyone.
These supports fit as a pair and swing away, so a carer can clear the space for a side transfer and then bring the pads back in once the client is seated. The swingaway action matters in a wet room, where lifting a fixed part on and off with wet hands is awkward.
Who it suits
They suit clients with trunk weakness, scoliosis or asymmetric tone who already manage in a shower commode but need help staying centred.
