{"id":3209,"date":"2019-06-03T20:40:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T20:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/?p=3209"},"modified":"2019-07-23T22:40:10","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T22:40:10","slug":"the-history-of-the-stairlift-and-its-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/blog\/the-history-of-the-stairlift-and-its-development\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of the Stairlift and Its Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stair lifts are commonplace today. But it wasn\u2019t always this way. In the past, they were only available for commercial purposes or for wealthy individuals. Fortunately for many, stair lifts have become a common mobility device found in homes across Canada. &nbsp;<\/p><p>Stairs are a natural barrier for anyone with a\r\nmobility issue. Older adults, people with injuries and poor health, all have\r\nsignificant issues getting up and down the stairs. Stairs can be difficult to\r\nclimb and they can be a dangerous falling hazard. <\/p><p>Stairs are particularly challenging for those who require the use of a wheelchair or walker. As a result, important research is being conducted today to find better and more effective stairlift solutions. One such study was conducted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). <\/p><p>In\r\na paper titled, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4716830\/\"><em>Development of an integrated staircase lift for home access<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>the authors summarized why stair lifts are such an important\r\nmobility support device:<\/p><p>\u201cStairways into buildings have been reported\r\namongst the most challenging environmental barriers for users of wheeled\r\nmobility devices. Further, older adults have identified stair climbing as the\r\nactivity most requiring assistive devices. The significance of this problem\r\nshould not be underestimated.\u201d<\/p><p>Here we will outline the history of the stair lift and its interesting development over the years. <br><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The History of The Stair\r\nLift<\/h2><p>Many\r\npeople would not assume something like a stair lift would have an interesting\r\nhistory. However, it\u2019s rooted in history, popular culture, and its development\r\nover the years has helped countless people gain more accessibility and mobility\r\nin their home. <\/p><p>The origins of the stair lift date back much further than most realize and it has historical significance.<br><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Mechanical-Chair-Lift-Taking-D-291016825-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Mechanical-Chair-Lift-Taking-D-291016825-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Mechanical-Chair-Lift-Taking-D-291016825-262x175.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Mechanical-Chair-Lift-Taking-D-291016825-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Mechanical-Chair-Lift-Taking-D-291016825-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u201cStairthrone\u201d<\/h2><p>The\r\nfirst documented use of a stair lift style device dates back to the mid-1500s. It\u2019s\r\nbelieved that King Henry VIII of England was the first to use a stair lift\r\n(referred to as the stairthrone) to get up and down the stairs of Whitehall\r\nPalace.<\/p><p>After a jousting injury at the age of 44, and because of his overweight stature, his servants developed a block and tackle system to life the king up and down the 20-foot staircase. <br><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The First Commercial Stair\r\nLift<\/h2><p>The first iteration of the modern stairlift as we know it today was invented by C.C. Crispen in the 1920s. The invention was called the inclinator and it was designed to help his ill friend get up and down the stairs. It had a folding chair, footrest and used a roller and tracks to move up and down. Much of the original design elements developed by Crispen are still used in modern designs. <br><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stair lifts In Popular\r\nCulture<\/h2><p>Stair\r\nlifts have also gained notoriety in pop culture in a comedic manner including\r\nthe 1984 movie Gremlins and even an episode of Seinfeld. <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pastairlifts.com\/blog\/weird-history-of-the-stairlift\/\">Pastairlifts.com<\/a> provides an\r\naccount of how stair lifts have been used on screen:<\/p><p>\u201cIn\r\nthe 1984 horror\/comedy&nbsp;Gremlins, the title characters dispatch Mrs. Deagle\r\n\u2014&nbsp;the film\u2019s Scrooge-like villain \u2014&nbsp;by tampering with her stair\r\nchair, which flies up her staircase and out the window.\u201d<\/p><p>\u201cDuring the final season of&nbsp;Seinfeld, the episode \u201cThe Butter Shave\u201d featured a plotline involving George Costanza faking a disability at work. Among his \u201cperks\u201d is using the stair chair at the office.\u201d<br><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Stairlift-On-Staircase-For-Eld-237858043-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Stairlift-On-Staircase-For-Eld-237858043-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Stairlift-On-Staircase-For-Eld-237858043-262x175.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Stairlift-On-Staircase-For-Eld-237858043-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.medplushealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Stairlift-On-Staircase-For-Eld-237858043-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Modern Stair Lift<\/h2><p>Modern stairlifts continue to better utilize new technology and innovation to improve upon previous designs. Today, you can get stair lifts for stair, curved, and even outdoor staircases. They also have innovative safety features to prevent falls and to make transitioning on and off the lift as simple as possible. <\/p><p>Stair lift prototypes have even been developed for pets. <br><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continued Research And The\r\nFuture Of The Stair Lift <\/h2><p>Research and development of stair lifts continue. As part of research conducted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4716830\/\"><em>Development of an integrated staircase lift for home access<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>the main objective of the work they are doing is to create a more inclusive home assess solution that integrates a lift and staircase into a single unit. <\/p><p>They\r\nrecognize that some current stair lift models for entering and exiting the home\r\nstill present some challenges and have introduced the ARISE design.<\/p><p>ARISE uses a design where the entire staircase structure moves, allowing it to function as both a normal staircase and a lift for wheelchair users. The design allows the lift to be accessible at all times from the top and bottom of the stairs and stair tread rise is consistent with building codes. <\/p><p>While\r\nthere is potential, a number of limitations also exist. The authors conclude:<\/p><p>\u201cOverall, stakeholders expressed enthusiasm for the ARISE. In particular, stakeholders noted the advantages of universal design and inclusivity, as well as potential benefits with the aesthetics of the solution. However, limitations were also noted. The complexity of the device was likely the most considerable challenge as users felt this would impact both the cost and reliability of the solution.\u201d<\/p><p>The stair lift has been around for almost 500\r\nyears. It\u2019s gone through many iterations and will continue to do so in the\r\nfuture. New technology, design concepts, and research offer a bright future for\r\nstair lifts. <em><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stair lifts are commonplace today. But it wasn\u2019t always this way. In the past, they were only available for commercial purposes or for wealthy individuals. Fortunately for many, stair lifts have become a common mobility device found in homes across Canada. &nbsp;Stairs are a natural barrier for anyone with a mobility issue. 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