🛠️ DIY Home Platform Riser: Adjusting Chair Height for Safety
In this video, Cindy demonstrates the construction and use of a homemade platform riser. This custom platform is a great option to help adapt the height of a favorite chair or recliner, making it easier and safer to get up and down due to generalized weakness or post-surgery restrictions (like knee or hip replacement).
Materials Needed
(1) 3/4 inch plywood
(2) 2×4 lumber pieces
(3) 1×1 trim pieces
(4) Wood screws
(5) Rubber shelf liner
Construction and Safety Instructions
(1) Measure: Measure the outside width and depth of the base or legs of the chair.
(2) Add for Trim: Be sure to add the additional length in each direction to accommodate the 1×1 trim piece, which will frame the top platform.
(3) Height Gain: This platform, using the suggested materials, will provide approximately 4 inches of additional height to the chair.
(4) Containment: The 1×1 trim is crucial; it is used to frame the top of the platform in order to prevent the chair from sliding off of the platform during use.
(5) Anti-Slip: Use rubber shelf liner as needed:
– On Top: Place the liner on top of the platform to help keep the chair from sliding on the platform.
– Beneath: Place liner beneath the platform (depending on the floor surface) to help keep the platform from sliding on the floor.
Disclaimer: The content included in the video and comment section is provided for general informational purposes only. Equipment and individual circumstances will vary. Always refer to and review the equipment manual for specific details on use and safety of your piece of medical equipment. Please consult with a local Physical or Occupational Therapist regarding your particular circumstances and use of medical equipment. This video is for informational purposes only.
