Bath Grab Rail

Straight Grab Bars
Straight grab bars are the most common and basic type of bathroom grab bar. Typically made of metal, these can be a small handle or hand grip, a longer bar, or a rail that spans an entire wall. Typically, these are installed in a fixed position and in strategic places around the bathroom to assist with movement and help prevent falls.

L-Shaped Grab Bars
L-shaped grab bars are installed in a fixed position on the wall and floor. They protrude from the wall a short distance and then angle down to the floor. This design offers weight support like a handrail in addition to vertical gripping options. This type of bathroom grab bar can be useful around shower/tub combos where someone might be stepping in and out or sitting and standing in order to use it.

U-Shaped Grab Bars
U-shaped bathroom grab bars are installed on the wall in a fixed position and protrude from it in an oblong loop. They are meant to allow for a wider range of gripping options while also not requiring someone who is using them to remain close to the wall.
These types of grab bars can be a better fit for someone who is using a wheelchair or other mobility aids that would make a standard grab bar so close to the wall more difficult to use. They can also be useful for bathrooms with more open space to allow for more support and balance while moving between areas that might require crossing an open space to get to another necessary area.

Support Arms
Support arms are installed in a fixed position on the wall and extend outwards from the wall. They are often installed near toilets, shower chairs, and bathtubs where there is a distance required to approach and use these areas of the bathroom. Because they stick out like chair arms from the wall, they assist with support and stability when moving toward the object they are installed around.