There are multiple types of equipment to assist clients to move in showers and baths. Two types of shower equipment are described here.
A wheeled shower chair can be used to transport a client to and from a shower and can be used in the shower while the client remains seated. Wheeled shower chairs may have backrests, armrests, and footrests that can be removed or shifted. Some also have tilting functions to allow easier showering. Wheeled shower chairs are usually made from perforated plastic to allow water to drain from the seat. Powered or battery‑operated shower chairs are preferred, as they reduce the risk of positioning clients during the process.
Mobile shower trolleys are full‑body length so that a client can be showered in a lying position. This type of trolley can also be used as a changing table. Shower trolleys tend to be used in open shower areas rather than in shower cubicles, as they are usually too long to fit in cubicles. Sliding equipment can be used to transfer a client onto a shower trolley, or the client can be hoisted. Many trolleys are height adjustable so that they can be positioned at the correct working heights for carers.