We recently talked about the types of beds that can be found, focusing mainly on the materials. But we also talk about articulated beds, which are a special type of bed that perhaps we should know about. This type of beds are widely used in the hospital setting, but it also has great advantages if we decide to use them at home.
Let's see what the advantages of articulated double beds and also the types of bed that can be found in the market. It is a very special bed that can be a great idea thanks to its functionalities, which are much wider than those of normal beds.
What is an articulated bed
Articulated beds are those that are made up of different parts that can be moved to articulate them and thus create postures that are more comfortable for those who are in bed. The big difference lies in the base, although the mattress also needs to be articulated for optimal operation.
Advantages of articulated beds
One of the main advantages of articulated beds is that they are beds designed to improve our health. These beds are recommended in cases in which people have to spend a lot of time in bed due to illness, as they help us to change position easily. But they are also recommended in case of gastric reflux, asthma, problems with swelling in the joints or problems with the heart. Due to the mobility that they offer us, they can have real benefits in our health in case we have a problem.
In the case of people who do not have health problems, this type of bed also has its advantages. They offer us two different spaces if the bed is double. In these beds you can read calmly and they are even much more comfortable to watch television, because we can raise the part of the backrest to have a much more natural and comfortable position for these activities. That is why they are widely used by couples who enjoy watching television or reading before going to sleep. And if someone wants to sleep, there are models in which the articulated parts of each one are differentiated, making them much more comfortable and functional.
For those who have someone in bed, this type of bed is also a great advantage. Its alot easier to take care of a person that is in an articulated bed, since it is only necessary to raise it to raise it or to eat or carry out some activities.
These beds, help us maintain a natural posture they are also better for the joints and cervicals. Back pain is common today and therefore we have to do our part to avoid them. These types of beds offer us a much more ergonomic position and no effort when it comes to keeping the cervicals in a good posture when we eat, read or watch television in bed. That is why they are much more beneficial for our back.
This type of beds also support some accessories to improve its functions. They are usually accessories designed to care for bedridden people. For example, there are those with railings to improve safety.
Types of articulated beds
The articulated beds can be sort by planes of inclination. The flatter the more postures they allow and the more comfortable they can be. There are two planes but also three and even four planes. Obviously, the more flats, the more expensive this type of bed becomes.
Another way to classify them is by their tilt mechanism. The most basic are those that use a crank or some manual way to raise and lower them. They are less expensive but it is a less comfortable mechanism. The most common today are electric beds that have a control to manage the level of inclination of the different planes, being much more comfortable. In addition, this type of beds can be handled by people who are easily bedridden.
In this case we are talking about articulated double beds, although they can also be sort by size. There are single or double beds. In the doubles there are individual areas in the plans so that each person can raise the areas to their liking or needs.
Why choose articulated beds
When choosing these beds we have to be clear that its functionality is going to be necessary for us or it will bring us great benefits. Because one of the main disadvantages of this type of bed is precisely the high cost they have. If we are going to buy one of these beds, it has to be profitable for us. Although its need is indisputable if we buy it because we have people bedridden at home with a health problem, because they will help us a lot in their care.