Proximity Stool
Flat-Edge Dynamic Seating for Close-Access Clinical Treatments
The Proximity Stool is uniquely designed to support close-access working positions, enabling clinicians to approach the couch or plinth more closely during examinations and treatments. Its distinct flat-edged seat design improves positioning without compromising comfort or stability, making it ideal for use in physiotherapy, general practice, and outpatient settings.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES
Flat-Sided Seat Design: Specifically engineered with one flat side to allow the clinician to get closer to the patient, enhancing precision and ease of access during procedures.
Extended Height Adjustability: Offers a highly versatile vertical height range spanning from 55cm to 81cm to suit various treatment environments.
Heavy-Duty Weight Capacity: Engineered with a robust structural framework built to safely support a working load of up to 150kg.
Anti-Microbial Vinyl Upholstery: Covered in medical-grade anti-microbial vinyl that supports stringent clinical infection control protocols.
Crib 5 Fire Compliance: Fully tested and fire resistant to Crib 5 standards, meeting rigid healthcare safety regulations.
Robust Build Quality: Premium structural components ensure long-term durability and performance in demanding, high-frequency settings.
Comprehensive 5-Year Warranty: Supplied with a manufacturer’s 5-year warranty for assured operational reliability.
Customisable Colour Options: Available in a wide selection of Standard and Standard+ upholstery colours to coordinate with your clinical interior.
DETAILED CLINICAL BENEFITS
Enhanced Patient Proximity and Technical Precision
During manual therapy, physiotherapy assessments, and intricate minor operations, the physical distance between the practitioner and the treatment couch can create poor ergonomics. Traditional round stools collide with the plinth base, forcing the clinician to lean forward awkwardly, causing spinal fatigue. This specialist proximity stool solves this issue with its innovative flat-sided seat design. By aligning the flat edge flush against the framework of the examination table, clinicians can sit significantly closer to the patient. This improved positioning minimizes torso reaching, preserves healthy lumbar posture, and elevates hand precision during complex maneuvers.
Versatile Elevation for Varied Workstations
Treatment rooms frequently feature equipment of varying heights, from low-profile Bobath traction tables to high-clearance orthopedic couches. To ensure complete adaptivity, this stool features an expansive vertical travel range from 55cm to 81cm. The smooth internal gas lift mechanism lets clinicians instantly change their height to match the exact procedural zone, supporting healthy circulation and an optimal, relaxed arm angle whether performing close-up wound care or deep tissue physical therapy.
DURABILITY, HYGIENE & SAFETY
Rigorous Infection and Fire Prevention
Maintaining pristine hygienic standards is a baseline requirement in contemporary hospital and private clinic settings. This stool is wrapped in a premium anti-microbial vinyl upholstery that provides an active defense against cross-contamination, bacteria growth, and fluid penetration. The smooth, non-porous surface can be repeatedly sanitized using standard medical disinfectant wipes without drying out or cracking. Furthermore, the material meets strict Crib 5 fire resistance criteria, ensuring maximum passive safety compliance for acute care and rehabilitation environments.
Hard-Wearing Structural Integrity
With a certified safe working load of up to 150kg, this stool is built to withstand constant multi-shift rotation. The heavy-duty underlying core handles frequent weight transitions and side-loading forces with ease. To safeguard your clinic's equipment budget, each unit comes with a full 5-year manufacturer's warranty covering all structural elements and mechanical lifting systems against defects.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Select Your Options
Tailor this close-access clinical stool to match your department's specific decor or ward coding. Choose from our wide selection of high-performance Standard or Standard+ vinyl color options above to finalize your facility order.
