Power Lift Recliner for Recovering from Injury

LIndigoHarlequin on 22/08/2025 - 14:53

Hi all,

I've recently suffered a leg injury which is going to take quite a while to heal. Min 6 weeks of non-weight bearing, a lot longer to recover.

I was thinking of getting a power lift recliner for my use at home to help my get up and down.

I have no idea where to start or if there is a cheaper option like hiring/shortterm rental.

Alternatively, a good deal to purchase one is another possibility. I only weigh 85kg which seems within the range.

Total long shot, but does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

Comments

battler on 22/08/2025 - 15:24

+1

got one for $100 off gumtree a while back…. there's a few cheapies out there from deceased estates and the like.
pharkurnell on 22/08/2025 - 16:19

+1

You only need it for a few weeks…
https://ilsau.com.au/hire/category/assist-lift-recliner-chai…
sam-1966 on 22/08/2025 - 16:26

+1

Buy second hand if you can unless you find a good rental option.

My father bought one brand new and it had six months use - purchased for $5,000 and we were lucky to get offers of $300 when we wanted to sell it.
- tenpercent on 22/08/2025 - 19:57
  
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  I'll give you $100. It's the going price.
try2bhelpful on 22/08/2025 - 20:09

+1

Agree with others. My sister in law bought one for her father and he only used it for 6 months. There are probably lots of people in a similar position.
IndigoHarlequin on 01/09/2025 - 15:23

Thanks so much everyone for the suggestions, I never even thought of hiring one!

I did look at FB marketplace, but the only ones I could find looked like the previous owner might have actually died in it, so that was a no go.

We ended up buying a brand new one from Amazon that will be delivered tomorrow for $400. Cheaper than hiring one, and it has all the bells and whistles. Can always donate it if we no longer need it.
- try2bhelpful on 01/09/2025 - 15:51
  
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  Best of luck for the recovery.
- sam-1966 on 01/09/2025 - 16:26
  
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  That's great news. Take care with your recovery.