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Chairs designed to help patients assume a posture that assists in their rehabilitation and mobilization. These chairs typically have special characteristics (e.g., headrest, height adjustment, back and arm positioning, footrests, safety belts) that facilitate rapid patient positioning in the appropriate posture; the chairs may be mechanically or electrically adjustable. Some chairs also permit limited indoor transportation. Rehabilitation chairs are widely used in acute care settings as well as for short-term and long-term rehabilitation; they are intended for patients with a variety of chronic diseases. Dedicated chairs for cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation are also available.
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