Our team’s goal is to make it easy for you to find the products you need. When it comes to caring for a loved one at home, it’s helpful to know about the Trendelenburg function found on some of our homecare beds and lift chairs. Don’t worry if you’re asking “a what now?” - we’re here to help! Read on to learn more about Trendelenburg, Reverse Trendelenburg, and the benefits of each. We’ll also share some of our popular products that include one or both of these supportive positions!

The Trendelenburg position is named after the German surgeon Friedrich Trendelenburg, who was an innovator in the medical profession in the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s. Among many of his medical innovations was the Trendelenburg position. The position was originally used for accessing the pelvic organs during surgery. In the Trendelenburg position the feet are raised above the head and the heart while the patient lays on their back, so the body is tilted at an incline of about 10-30 degrees. Originally created for surgery settings, the position remains common in the early management of a hypotensive patient. Resting in the position for short periods of time will increase circulation and help the patient to relax. The Trendelenburg position may also help to relieve tension in your legs and spine. Several of our power recliners and many of our homecare beds feature a Trendelenburg function to help you or your loved one relax.

In the Reverse Trendelenburg position the patient lays on their back while the head is raised above the heart and the legs, again at about a 10 to 30 degree incline. This position is used in surgeries of the head and the neck to decrease blood loss. At home, this position can be used to improve circulation to your legs and feet. Just like its predecessor, the Reverse Trendelenburg position will help with relaxation and decreasing tension. A number of our homecare beds come standard with both Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg functions, which are accessible via handheld remote. Read on to discover popular products that feature one or both of these useful functions. 

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