THE Bathroom Grab Bara truly simple solution.![]() Installed properly, they are essentially fail proof structurally. Success depends on strength, range of motion and possibly correct placement and texture. Suction cup grab bars are a great "take with you" fix that have pros and cons.
Although one must have sufficient grip strength to use bathroom safety equipment safely and effectively, a stronger grip is required for one placed diagonally vs. the horizontal or vertical bars. Strategic placementA little thought goes a long ways with these little helpers. Think it through when deciding where and how to place them horizontal placement ![]() Pulling downward on a horizontal bar allows someone sitting on a bench or down in the tub to pull directly up with no worry's that their hand will slip down a diagonally placed bar. vertical placement ![]() Vertical placement is best for stepping in our out of the tub. If balance is a great issue than strength, the push - pull aspect of a vertically positioned bar caters to balance issues more than strength although strength issues are not totally left out. Vertical placement especially meets the weakness that one might have standing up from a bench or chair in the shower. (Remember that you can adjust that bench up and down!). Although diagonal bars can meet the initial phase of sit to stand, it is much easier to pull on a vertical bar to stand, than on a diagonal or horizontally placed one. older bathtubs with limited wall space ![]() If using a regular metal bar, keep in mind that there will likely not be any textured section of it to provide for better grip. ConclusionDepending on your specific needs, grab bars have their placement advantages. They are also very flexible and mobile although once your holes are drilled they are drilled. The suction cup option could be used as a 'tester' to see where you want to permanently place a permanent one. They are a relatively inexpensive way to start before diving into bigger and spendier remodelling efforts such as walk in bathtubs or a walk in shower. The suction cup option offer the greatest temporary or permanent fix to the problem of stability with the only exception that they have some strength limits when compared to a one installed into the studs of your wall. Hey! Grab bars can be re-used so even if you try this route first and decide that you do need to remodel, you can save them for that. At the least, use them as a towel rack close to the toilet and double into something to assist in getting on and off the toilet! RELATED PAGES: How To Decide Which Bar To Get Walk In Tub Purchasing Options How Much Do Walk In Tubs Cost? Additonal Side Bar Support For Tub Transfers Consider home safety before your physical therapy equipment purchase. Gait Belts Save Lives In The Bathroom! More Home Health Physical Therapy Equipment Easiest Proven Way To Get Off the Toilet! What Bedside Commodes Fits Your Needs Best? Back to Home-Health-Care-Physical-Therapy.com
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