Orthopedic beds

Undoubtedly, a comfortable and high-quality bed is a guarantee of good sleep and excellent well-being throughout the day. During sleep, it is important that a person takes the most physiological position and feels comfortable.

The best modern tool for healthy rest is an orthopedic bed. It has certain advantages in comparison with ordinary ones, which you should definitely know about when choosing this attribute of furniture.

Many people think that for a healthy sleep it is enough to equip an ordinary bed with an orthopedic mattress. But many physiologists and manufacturers of orthopedic furniture agree that using an orthopedic bed can not only increase the positive effect of using an orthopedic mattress, but also significantly extend its service life.That is, the use of an orthopedic mattress will be much more effective “paired” with an appropriate bed.

Among the main advantages of orthopedic beds are the following properties:

• due to its design, such products provide maximum relaxation of skeletal muscles during rest;
• affects the mechanism of air biocirculation, which prevents the emergence and development of bacteria, fungi or mold in the thickness of the mattress;
• does not allow the mattress to sag;
• adds to the surface of the orthopedic mattress extra rigiditynecessary to create the most physiological position during sleep;
• depending on the brand and model has a wide functionality, allows you to create conditions for quality rest, taking into account all the individual characteristics of the organism.

Without exaggeration, we can conclude that an orthopedic bed not only allows you to fully relax after a hard day, but also prevents the emergence of numerous health problems.

As already mentioned, even the highest quality orthopedic equipment equipped with various functionalitiesthe mattress will not provide 100% physiological and healthy rest if it is not built into a suitable orthopedic bed.

Now there is a large selection of models of similar products, equipped with various functions. But still, the basic characteristic for an orthopedic bed, on which it depends whether you will fully sleep comfortably, is its base. If it complies with all the rules of high-quality assembly, then after waking up you will not have to suffer from aching pain in your neck or lower back, dizziness and other unpleasant phenomena associated with poor sleep.

The best option is considered to be an orthopedic bed, the base of which consists of slats. - planks made of wood, which can be straight or slightly curved. When assembling a bed, a mattress is placed on them, which should be a decisive element in creating the most comfortable rest.

The wooden planks curved upwards due to their structure tend to slightly spring back, which enhances the orthopedic effect of the product. They are narrow (up to 4 cm) and wide (up to 9 cm). Beds with narrow slats at the base are suitable for orthopedic mattresses with small springs. The same products with wide slats at the base are great for all types of mattresses.

The lamellae are fixed by lat holder, which may consist of rubber, plastic or polypropylene. They are fastened to the wooden part of the product frame with brackets, and to the metal part with the help of peculiar cells made in the thickness of the frame.

Another type of orthopedic bed base is a mesh grille. This structure of the base has many advantages in comparison with the armored mesh. Due to the fact that the small base compartments are made of high-strength steel, these beds have a long service life and have a more pronounced orthopedic effect. Of course, the manufacture of such high-quality products requires additional production costs, therefore this type of bed base construction is not often found on the market and such a product is expensive.

Another important characteristic of orthopedic beds is the type of frame. It can be made of metal or wood. Products with a metal frame are more durable. Also, this option is used for the production of beds with a lifting mechanism.

The most popular model in which the frame rises along with the mattress, this frees up the space where there are compartments for linen. Orthopedic beds are also produced, in which you can change the angle of inclination of the frame in different parts of it so that a person can adjust the product to fit his needs.

Changing the position of the frame in space can occur in manual mode (using special levers) or automatically (using the control panel). Automatic adjustment of the bed is undoubtedly much more convenient than manual, but this model is also much more expensive.

Orthopedic beds are also classified by size. Like any other, they can be single, one and a half or double.

The standard height of an orthopedic bed is 0.5 m, that is, when a person of average height sits on the edge of the bed with his legs dangling, his feet should touch the floor completely.

Also on a par with orthopedic beds for home use, providing comfortable physiological rest produce models suitable for long-term care for bed patients.Such products are equipped with numerous functions, thanks to which the care of people with partial or complete immobilization is much easier.

There are also models of orthopedic beds, equipped with specialized functionality. They are suitable for both home use (electric for home) and for specialized agencies.

At first it may seem that there is nothing difficult in assembling an orthopedic bed with your own hands. However, if you do not have experience with similar products, then there may be some problems during the final assembly process, even if you strictly follow the instructions when performing all the steps. In this case, there are many nuances that can be comprehended only by experience. You should learn about them before starting any master, especially if he performs a similar job for the first time.

At the beginning we will analyze in detail the assembly of an orthopedic bed with a collapsible base. Before you start work, make sure that all the items in the kit. To collect such a product is better with someone in a pair.During work, care and attention should be taken, since if the assembly is too rough, the integrity of the soft components of the structure can be broken.

Go to the perimeter assembly. First, you need to expand all the elements in the order specified in the instructions. Next, using M6 x 26 screws, you need to fix the tie angles on the side bar. After that, they connect the side tsargs with the central and headboard screws, without turning them to the end. Next, you should clamp the fasteners until it stops, but only after all the elements are located relative to each other at a right angle.

We proceed to the assembly of the base of the orthopedic bed. For greater convenience, it is better to connect the base with the body of the bed without slats. First, the metal rod is united into one whole, and then the legs are attached. Next, the resulting structure is inserted into the perimeter and fastened at the corners with 6.3 x 13 self-tapping screws.

After this, it is necessary to attach the lat-holders to the ends of all the slats. Next, in turn, install the slats in symmetrical holes that are located on the longitudinal bars of the bed base. In conclusion, it is worth checking the strength and rigidity of the whole structure in order to detect and correct any flaws at this stage.

By the same algorithm, the bed is assembled with an independent orthopedic base.

The process of assembling the base for an orthopedic bed with a lifting mechanism has several differences from the above scheme.

First of all, you need to collect linen boxes. Metal corners are fastened to the sidewalls and transversal boards with the help of screws, while starting from the bottom corners.

After the assembly of the frame is completed, it is necessary to once again make sure that the main elements of the base are positioned relative to each other at a right angle. If errors are obvious, they should be fixed immediately.

After that, the lower part of the frame is connected to the bottom with bolts. Next, we proceed to the fastening of the upper corners, to which we subsequently attach a longitudinal partition.

Installation of the lifting mechanism takes into account the length of the bed from its head. It is attached to the sides of the frame, after which shock absorbers are mounted on these mounts. Here it is important to make sure that they are symmetrical with respect to each other, otherwise the bed will roll and the lifting mechanism will quickly fail.

In the end, the legs and the support frame are attached to the bed. After that the slats are installed. In the final mattress is inserted. At this stage, the help of a partner is very important, since it is very difficult to combine the bed with the mattress alone.

It can be concluded that assembling a bed with an orthopedic effect and installing a mattress does not require special skills. If you carefully and in accordance with the sequence of all the steps to carry out the instruction, this type of work will not seem to you so laborious and will not take much time.

In more detail about how to collect a bed with the lifting mechanism, learn from the following video.

When buying an orthopedic bed, we recommend that you follow the following criteria:

• The size of the product. This parameter consists of two values ​​- the size of the bed itself and the size of the base under the mattress. These characteristics are important to consider, firstly, so that the bed fits well into the space in the room where you intend to put it, secondly, that the mattress fits in the basement;
• The material from which the product is made. The ideal option is an orthopedic bed made of solid wood. This is the highest quality and environmentally friendly raw materials.However, this purchase is not affordable for everyone, so many prefer more budget models made from chipboard or MDF.

• Base construction. In order for a bed to have a healing orthopedic effect, its base must consist of wooden lamellae. Unscrupulous manufacturers often use cheap materials such as chipboard or plywood as the base of these beds. In such cases, there is no need to talk about any orthopedic effect.
• Frame The best option is considered to be a frame made of metal. Thanks to him, the mattress has a good air permeability, and the metal itself in the process of making the bed is treated with a special solution that prevents it from rust. Such a frame will withstand both high humidity and sharp temperature fluctuations;

• The presence or absence of boxes for linen. When the bed is equipped with compartments for storing linen, it is very convenient, but such a product requires more intensive care - it is necessary to raise the base of the bed from time to time to air all the internal compartments, otherwise sooner or later there will be a fungus or mold.
• View of the head. This section of the bed may be sufficiently stiff or soft. It all depends on your individual physiological characteristics and taste preferences.
• Reviews Before buying it is better to study customer reviews about the model and the furniture store. After reviewing the different assessments of a product in this category, you can learn many nuances that are difficult to foresee, guided only by the recommendations of the seller-consultant.

Acquisition of an orthopedic bed is troublesome. But if you do not neglect all the listed criteria, then you can create for yourself the most comfortable conditions for sleeping and relaxing for a long time.

Before heading to the furniture store for purchase, in addition to the technical features and basic criteria for choosing high-quality orthopedic beds, it would be nice to have an idea about the rating of popular manufacturers of this type of furniture. The subjective assessment of a particular brand consists of several components: value for money, product functionality and ease of use, consumer reviews.

In our country today there are about two hundred factories producing furniture, including orthopedic beds. In terms of product quality, they are not inferior to eminent Western brands, but belong to a more affordable price category, as they have the opportunity to save on transportation costs.

This is followed by a rating of the most popular brands of furniture that are recommended to pay attention when buying an orthopedic bed:

• Ikea;
• Askona;
• DMF "Aurora";
• Anderssen;
• "Avangard".