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These useful and versatile items can be used in the kneeling position and have handles to help you get up or they can be used as a garden stool for sitting on. A number of heights and widths are available, in plastic and metal.

Easy kneeler stool

Folding kneeler stool

Points to consider

Try before you buy - some are more unstable than others
Most come flat-packed and will need to be assembled
Look for one with good handgrips and a wide footprint
Take care when getting up from the kneeling position in you have circulation problems

Easy kneeler stool
The most popular height kneeler stool amongst patients at the Mary Marlborough Centre. The convenient height, wide footprint and large grab handles make this stool very useful for sitting on or kneeling. Padded mat included.

Height	440mm
Width	560mm
Weight	4.3kg
Price range	£39.99
Supplier	M H Berlyn Ltd
Model no	Easy Kneeler

Especially good for people with varicose veins, people who have difficulty bending and people with lower limb weakness - (those who cannot stand for long).

Folding kneeler stool

This lightweight kneeler stool can be used either way up for kneeling or sitting and has the advantage that it can be folded flat for easy storage and transportation. A foam pad is fixed to the kneeling side for comfort.

Seat height	330mm
Seat width	500mm
Weight	3kg
Price	£25
Supplier	Draper Tools
Model no	64970

Especially good for people with varicose veins, people who have difficulty bending and people with lower limb weakness - (those who cannot stand for long).