The bathroom is the most common room in the home for people to fall. Individuals with Charcot Foot are at an increased risk of falling due to lack of balance caused by the rocker-bottom of our feet. Shower stools and chairs are one of the best ways to increase your safety in the bathroom. Using bath and shower safety aids will increase your safety and reduce your fall risk! Here are the top rated shower stools and chairs on the market and our thoughts on them.
Carex Compact Shower Stool
The Carex Compact Shower Stool is an aluminum bath seat that holds up to 250 pounds. As the name suggests it is very compact shower seat which makes it perfect for narrow shower stalls and tubs. It is height adjustable and includes slip resistant shower leg tips. The height adjusts from 16″ to 21″.
What we like
- Easy to assemble
- Light weight so it is great for travel
- Fits in narrow spaces
- Price is right at $26.99
- Sturdy
What we don’t like
- It doesn’t have arms or a back
- Only holds 250 lbs
“This is the shower stool I take with me when I travel,” Beth said. “It is easy to assemble and take apart, stores in a compact space and works in any bath or shower.”
OasisSpace Heavy Duty Shower Chair with Back
The OasisSpace Heavy Duty Shower Chair with Back is a bath chair with arms designed to hold up to 300 pounds. This shower chair is FDA cleared, the highest standard in medical shower chairs. It is easy to assemble – no tools required. It has six height settings and has a padded seat and back for added comfort.
What we like
- Very comfortable with padded seat and back
- Has back and arms for added stability
- More modern bath stool than others we have seen
- Easy to assemble
- Adjustable height
What we don’t like
- Tight fit in smaller tubs
- It’s a little heavy and awkward to take in and out of the tub
“I have had a couple different shower chairs over the years but I like this one,” Charlie said. “As an amputee I like having the arms and back in case I get off balance. This is a sturdy chair even for a big guy.”
MOBB Premium Bathroom Swivel Shower Chair
The MOBB Premium Bathroom Swivel Shower Chair is a 360 degree swivel shower chair. It includes removable padded arm rests and a padded seat and back. The chair locks in 90 degree increments and has slip resistant tips. It is made of lightweight aluminum and easy to install.
What we like
- The swivel shower chair makes transferring in and out of the shower easy
- Very comfortable
- Adjustable height and removable arms
- Best shower chair for the disabled
- The swivel locks if needed
What we don’t like
- It doesn’t work in narrow showers or tubs
- Not good for travel
“When I moved I splurged on the swivel chair and have no regrets,” Joe said. “Worth every penny.”
Bath and Shower Safety Aids
Bath and shower safety doesn’t end with a shower chair, even a really great one. You can increase your safety by using safety rails or grab bars to help steady yourself. Non-slip shower mats will reduce your risk of slipping. Hand held shower heads means you won’t have to move as much in the shower. It may be annoying to have to use so many safety aids but it can prevent falls and prevent additional breaks in your Charcot Foot.
Check out our review of the iWALK2.0 Hands Free Knee Crutch . If there is a product you would like us to review, contact us.