There are an assortment of grab bars to choose from to increase the safety of your bathroom for you and your disabled loved ones and friends.
We're here to discuss the six main types as well as designer grab bars that can add flair and security to your home.
6 main types of grab bars
1. Vertical grab handles
The main purpose of vertical grab bars is "balance". It helps you whenever you stand still and hold yourself upright. Observational research shows that it is very beneficial for those who suffer from less severe disabilities such as arthritis, muscle stiffness and stare and the like. Vertical grips are usually a focal point for those with wrist joint problems (i.e., arthritis). With this type, the carpus experiences less pressure around its metacarpal bones and bridges, because grasping a vertical bar instead distributes the load across the arm.
2. Horizontal grab bars
The cousin of the vertical holders, horizontal grab bars, offer easy body rotation. At the same time, it is reliable as a weight crutch to get up from a lower level. An example of this is standing from a wheelchair and changing to the bath and vice versa. Choose horizontal bars with a textured finish for a more comfortable grip. The aberrations on the bars act as traction against a slippery palm. In addition, it remains grippy even when the surface of the pole itself is wet.
3. Wave style grab handles
From the term "wave style", these handrails have a characteristic physical feature – they have a wave design. It's not just for aesthetic impact. Wave style grab bars, although usually chosen for their decorative texture, are actually a help for those with weaker grips to hold on with with less effort. Your curves are inertia buffers. You can wrap your fingers around them without fear of slipping.
4. Floor to ceiling poles
Floor-to-ceiling bars can be on major parts of the bathroom (i.e., next to the shower, bathtub, and / or toilet). The great thing about them is that their length is exactly the marker that separates these holders from the rest. Regardless of whether you need a grab bar support to lie in the tub or to sit and stand from the toilet seat, the bar is the only tool that can fulfill all three roles.
5. Angled grab handles
At an angle of almost 90 degrees, angled grab handles can be assigned in areas that require displacement to different heights. For example next to the toilet, as you change the height from a sitting position to a standing position and vice versa (similar to horizontal grab bars). The same applies to fastening near bathtubs or when parts of the floor are raised (i.e. stairs, plinths, etc.).
6. Corner poles
It is recommended that you put grab bars on the walls of the meeting or, as the term suggests, in the corners. This is ideal for toilets and tubs that will be built right next to this remote region. They can also be attached to the corner walls of a standing shower as an additional stabilizer.
