If you’re looking for a compact standing stair lift, this is the Handicare 1000 standing stairlift. It’s a stairlift specifically designed for maximum user comfort, safety, and space efficiency. It is highly customisable. There are options for standard seating, heavy-duty capacities, and a “Perch” or standing position model designed for users with restricted hip or knee movement
Compact Standing Stair Lift – Who Needs A Standing Stairlift?
Standing or “perch” stairlifts are useful for anyone who wants to remain standing, but needs assistance on the stairs. It can also be for anyone who has trouble bending their knees, and therefore those who may have difficulty with an ordinary stairlift, which requires them to sit.
With a normal seated position, the back-to-knee measurement is critical for the stairlift to fit. But if you have trouble bending your knees, this can mean the back-to-toe measurement becomes the crucial measurement. Standing on a stairlift can mean the stairlift has more room if this measurement becomes an issue.
Standing lifts can also be perfect for those who want to retain more mobility and continue to exercise as much as possible.
Who Shouldn’t Use A Standing Stair Lift?
If you struggle with your mobility on the stairs and expect your health to worsen, a standing stairlift might not be right for you. A stairlift is a big investment and as such you want to get it right the first time. If you cannot remain in the standing position for the longer term, it might be worth considering a seated stairlift.
You can also choose a stairlift which has more movement in the chair position. Certain stairlifts enable a greater chair position movement and this might be a solution. This can mean you can adjust the seat position to lift you higher up on the chair – creating more legroom.
If you are unsure, speak with one of our team. We will be happy to advise you. Call us on 0800 046 3438 or visit our contact page here.
Problems With Standing Stair Lifts – Headroom
One of the main problems with a standing stairlift is headroom, particularly on a curved staircase. With a curved staircase, the stairlift needs to be high enough so that the footplate doesn’t clash with the stairs. On certain staircases, the bulkhead, or ceiling can be quite low, presenting a problem for headroom.
Have a look at these installations we carried out which both show just how close the ceiling is to the stairlift. In the case of a standing stairlift, this would present a problem for headroom. With a straight stairlift, this tends to be less of an issue.
Compact Stair Lift Alternatives To Standing
If you’re looking for a standing stairlift, simply because of the space issues on your stairs, we have a solution. We often get enquiries for stairlifts on very narrow stairs. So much so that we have become specialists in this area – fitting stairlifts on stairs where other installers have said it couldn’t be done!
Out go-to stairlift when space gets tight is the Flow X stairlift from ThyssenKrupp. This little gem can be installed on incredibly tight and awkward stairs.
Here’s just a couple of our installations where it was the only option due to space issues.
The clever little machine allows you to face downstairs during travel. This alone gives you a lot more legroom. So if it’s legroom you’re struggling with, which has made you look for standing lift, this might be the answer you’re looking for! Many stairlifts face outwards which presents the problem of legroom on a very narrow staircase.
But the Flow X gets around this problem. It also has a few other “aces” up its sleeve! It’s ingenious ASL technology means it can pivot and swivel while travelling, allowing it to manoeuvre around almost any obstacle. We’ve seen the stairlift handle staircase where nothing else would be possible.
So, if it’s a narrow staircase that’s the problem – you may not need a standing stairlift after all!
Summary
If you’re looking for a compact standing stair lift simply for leg room on a tight staircase, we’re already mentioned the Flow X might be an option. Other options include stairlifts which have more agility in terms of seat manoeuvre.
By lifting the seat position very high, you may be able to comfortably use the stairlift on your stairs. Perch stairlifts where you are standing are also an option. Whatever your situation, it’s worth talking it through with a stairlift engineers who knows the in’s and out’s of standing and seated stairlifts.
They will be able to advise you on the best option for your health and your home. Give us a call on 0800 046 3438 and speak to one of our advisers. We offer free home surveys and will be happy to offer a no-obligation quote on the best stairlift for your needs and budget.
Checkout some of our installations on our YouTube channel here.