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Specialist chairs for Spina Bifida
Specialist seating designed to improve comfort, posture and independence
For people living with spina bifida, the right seating can mean so much more than just comfort. Sitting for long periods can sometimes lead to discomfort, tiredness, pressure or a feeling of being unsupported, particularly when maintaining a stable and comfortable position is difficult. A supportive chair can help address some of these challenges by providing the right level of positioning, stability and support. It can make everyday activities feel easier and more manageable, helping people feel more comfortable and supported throughout the day.
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How specialist seating helps people with spina bifida
Depending on how spina bifida affects an individual, mobility, muscle strength, posture and balance can all influence how they sit and move throughout the day. Spending long periods in a chair can also make discomfort, fatigue or difficulty maintaining a well-supported position more noticeable.
Improves body alignment
Supportive seating can help maintain a more stable and aligned sitting position, providing appropriate support for the head, trunk and pelvis and helping reduce strain during prolonged sitting.
Supports posture and positioning
Helps with maintaining a comfortable and functional posture.
Enhances comfort
Supportive cushioning and pressure-relieving features can help improve comfort.
Assists safer transfers
Rise and recline functions can make sitting down and standing up easier.
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Supports stability
Helps individuals feel more secure and balanced when seated.
Adapts to changing needs
Adjustable seating can provide flexibility as posture, mobility, comfort and support requirements change.
Finding a Specialist Chair That Suits Your Needs
For people living with spina bifida, finding the right seating early and choosing a solution that can adapt to changing needs can provide valuable support over many years. If you're looking for a spina bifida chair, browse our range below or use our Chair Selector Tool to find a suitable option based on your posture, mobility and support needs.
Tri-Chair Two Specialist Chair
The latest in specialist seating design, with enhanced back and trunk support for comfort, postural management and pressure care in one clinically robust chair.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Tri-Chair Three Specialist Chair
Highly adjustable for the most complex and evolving needs, offering exceptional postural support and high-level pressure care management.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Adelphi Riser
True versatility with interchangeable backrest and seat cushion styles that evolve alongside changing user needs, for home and specialist care settings.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Cura Contour
With multi-angle adjustable, manual backrest support designed for stability and postural alignment with a fully customisable design suitable for a range of complex needs.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Head/Neck Issues
Alpha Extra Specialist Chair
Infinite positioning options with support, security and relaxation for semi-ambulant and non-ambulant users with a wide range of complex needs.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Support/Body Repositioning Requirements
- Pressure/Skin Fragility Issues
Duo 2 Specialist Chair
Customisable comfort and postural support with motorised options to make sitting-to-standing transitions simple at the touch of a button.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
- Head/Neck Issues
Florien Elite Specialist Chair
Versatile, dynamic and adaptable, designed to support both non-weight bearing users and their carers, with pressure care and postural features built in.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Cura Legacy
Built with maximum adaptability in mind, offering both manual and motorised options for postural and transitional support from sitting to standing.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
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Platinum Bespoke Riser Recliner
Built exclusively for you, with endless customisation options, a wide range of accessories and matching sofas, the ultimate in personalised seating.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Prevent complications
Specialised features help prevent pressure sores, maintain circulation and support healthy spine positioning to avoid secondary complications.
Support independence
Thoughtfully designed features enable users to manage daily activities confidently, maintaining autonomy and supporting independence.
Adapt as needs change
Our chairs can be modified and adjusted as needs change, supporting users through different life stages and circumstances.
Spina bifida affects everyone differently, from the level of the spine involved to the impact on mobility, sensation and daily function. Our Spina bifida support chairs are designed to address the complex combination of needs that may include pressure care, postural support and mobility assistance.
Every feature is selected based on our extensive experience and clinical understanding of spina bifida complications and the real-world challenges faced by individuals living with this condition at different life stages.
- Advanced pressure care and redistribution
- Customisable spinal support systems
- Mobility aid integration points
- Independence-enhancing controls
- Life-stage adaptability options
Our process
Your home is your sanctuary. We understand that having someone in your space can be an unsettling experience, but that’s where we’re different. We’re warm, friendly and we don’t believe in the hard sell - we believe in finding a solution that meets your needs. It’s as simple as that.
And, for extra peace of mind, not only is every one of our seating specialists DBS checked, but we expect every member of our team to adhere to our strict Channel Code of Conduct. Giving peace of mind that you’ll receive the very best service, every time.
Let's Talk
We will call to discuss what you need, why you need it and explore how we can best support you.
Book a visit
One of our seating consultants will book in for a home visit, usually within 7 days of your initial call.
Home Consultation
Our seating consultant will bring a demo chair for you to try. From there, we’ll establish how we can design a chair that fits you.
Custom Sizing
The main event! We will measure you in the chair to make sure your new chair will fit you absolutely perfectly.
No Pressure Quote
We’ll leave a quote with you to think over. No pressure. No deadlines. And, if you do decide to buy, we’ll send your order directly to the factory as soon as you’re ready.
Request a brochure
Finding the right seating solution is a deeply personal journey, and at Channel Healthcare, we believe you shouldn't have to navigate it alone.
Our brochure brings everything you need together in one place - from our full range of needs-led seating solutions (matched to you using our OT-designed Chair Selector Tool) to expert advice from our team and our network of Occupational Therapists.
Quality You Can Trust, Made in Britain
When it comes to uncompromising quality standards and top quality materials, we believe that British is best. That’s why we’re passionate about keeping as much of our process as possible right here in the British Isles.
That means that everything from our riser recliners to the components that make our seating and mobility solutions the go-to choice, are made in Britain.
Hand-built at our factories and warehouses in the UK, using market-leading British engineered steel components, every frame, every stitch and every innovative feature is hand-crafted by our team of expert craftspeople. For the highest quality, maximum comfort and a solution built for each user’s needs - every time.
Introducing our Chair Selector Tool
At Channel Healthcare, we understand that choosing the right chair is a hugely personal decision. But we also understand that it can be an overwhelming decision too.
That’s why we developed our innovative Chair Selector Tool. Designed in collaboration with Occupational Therapists, our Chair Selector Tool eases the feeling of overwhelm by helping to narrow down our extensive range of products, matching you with the products that can best support you or your loved one.
Yes, we can work with people with spina bifida, their families and carers, as well as Occupational Therapists, to explore suitable seating options. Our seating specialists can discuss the individual's requirements and advise on suitable chair features and configurations.
It can. Spina bifida affects everyone differently, and an individual's mobility, posture, strength and seating tolerance may change over time. Adjustable seating can provide greater flexibility, allowing certain features to be adapted as needs develop.
Yes. Someone with spina bifida may still experience fatigue, reduced balance, muscle weakness, postural difficulties or discomfort when sitting for long periods. Specialist seating can provide additional support where needed, helping with positioning, stability and comfort while allowing the individual to remain as independent as possible.
A rise and recline chair can be helpful for some people with spina bifida, particularly if getting into or out of a standard chair is difficult or physically tiring. The rise function can bring the seat into a more accessible position to support standing, while the recline function can provide a change of position and additional comfort throughout the day.
When choosing seating for someone with spina bifida, it's important to look beyond comfort and consider how the chair supports their everyday needs. This may include posture and pelvic stability, trunk support, mobility, transfers, muscle strength, range of movement, sitting tolerance and pressure care. For carers, it can also be important to consider how easy the chair is to use and whether features such as rise and recline could make transfers or repositioning easier.
Not everyone with spina bifida will need specialist seating. Spina bifida can affect people in different ways, so the right chair will depend on the individual's posture, mobility, balance, muscle strength, sitting tolerance and ability to transfer in and out of a chair. Pressure care and reduced sensation may also be important considerations.
Our chairs include moisture management and temperature regulation features specifically designed to support healthy skin integrity.
Some spina bifida support chairs may qualify for various funding schemes. We provide guidance and documentation support for applications.
Spina bifida spinal support addresses the specific anatomical differences and support needs related to your level of spina bifida.
Our spina bifida chairs are designed with adaptability in mind, with many features that can be adjusted or added as your needs evolve.
Yes, we design chairs specifically to work with your wheelchair and transfer technique, making the process as smooth and safe as possible.
Our assessment includes pressure mapping and consultation with your healthcare team to identify your specific pressure care requirements.
Find out how we can support your journey towards greater comfort and independence.
