Month: October 2018

These cushions are specifically designed to provide pressure relief for those who have high levels of pressure care needs.  The cushions will reduce the risk level of pressure sores developing for people who are spending long periods of time sitting in chairs or wheelchairs. The cushions will help significantly, to improve comfort and positioning, through pressure redistribution.

Why do you need a cushion?

The right cushion is extremely important and can help a person’s quality of life. The cushions help with supporting and positioning the patient.  Considering blood circulation, maintaining constant body temperatures and spreading the weight of the user through the largest surface area of the seating and cushion is vital, to ensure the risk of pressure sores is reduced.

A pressure care cushion will help with the integrity of the person’s skin.  If the cushion is not specifically designed for pressure area care then this could impact on the person’s skin which will lead to pressure sores.

When is a pressure care cushion needed?

• When the user has limited mobility and is sitting for long periods of time
• The current chair and cushion is already unsuitable for the person
• There is no ability for them to reposition themselves
• There is no postural support
• The body is not correctly loaded through all the seating surfaces.

Different types of pressure cushions 

There are different types of pressure cushions such as air alternating, gel and foam based cushions.

The range is shown below:

Anatomic Foam-Gel Cushion

• Anatomically shaped memory foam
• Increased level of support and pressure distribution
• Low to medium level pressure care
• Four way stretch
• Wipeable cover
• Non slip base

Sizes available: 16″ x 16″, 17″ x 17″, 18″ x 18″
Size Info: SWL 100kgs

Align Gel Overlay Cushion

• Low profile cushion
• Minimal effect to chair dynamics
• Medium to high level pressure care
• Sealed gel water proof
• Four way stretch
• Wipeable covers
• Non slip base

Sizes available: 16″ x 16″, 17″ x 17″
Size Info: SWL 100kgs

Align Anatomic Foam Cushion 

• Anatomically shaped memory foam
• Increased level of support and pressure distribution
• Low to medium level pressure care
• Four way stretch
• Wipeable cover
• Non slip base

Sizes available: 15″ x 15″, 16″ x 16″, 18″ x 18″
Size Info: SWL 100kgs

Align Gel Contour Cushion 

• Increased level of support and pressure distribution
• Air holes for increased air circulation
• High level pressure care
• Complete cushion and cover machine washable
• Four way stretch
• Non slip base

Sizes available: 16″ x 16″, 16″ x 20″, 18″ x 18″, 18″ x 20″
Size Info: SWL 130 kgs

Get in touch with us at Felgains FormAL today, so we can help you find the most suitable pressure care cushion for you.

Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on helping people of all ages perform daily tasks, which have become difficult to do.

OT practitioners help disabled children fully participate in school activities, they help injured people recover skills and support older aged adults who suffer from cognitive and physical changes.

How can Occupational Therapy Help Patients with Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s is one of the main diseases successfully managed through occupational therapy. People with Parkinson’s Disease experience fatigue, problems in communication and high anxiety levels. These are the main problems that are handled by occupational therapists.

An occupational therapist can help by teaching the patient different relaxation exercises and techniques to lower the energy expenditure used to perform simple tasks.

If the patient has problems with communication, the therapist will use customized strategies and apply a holistic therapeutic approach. Because Parkinsons disease causes chemical changes which control and balance mood, patients suffer from increased anxiety levels. Therapists can help by teaching the patient several coping strategies to reduce stress.

Parkinsons disease also severely affects the mobility and limits the movements of patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Usually, therapists recommend that patients avoid talking when they’re moving to guarantee that they focus.

A different strategy recommended to patients is touching a solid object to help in balance when their standing or walking. To prevent falls, therapists recommend paying full attention and focusing on walking. Occupational therapists also teach patients how to change direction without sudden turns to increase stability.

Cognitive changes caused by Parkinson’s disease limit the patient’s ability to learn how new products operate. So, a seating system that is modular, will ensure familiarity.

Therapists highly recommend the FelgainsFormAL Hydroflex because it’s an easily adjustable seating unit, uniquely designed for patients who have mobility problems.

Patients with Parkinson’s disease also experience difficulties with sit-to-stand transfers from chairs, bed-sides etc. Therapists can apply efficient strategies like using appropriate verbal cues and recommending equipment to help in transfers such as riser recliner armchairs, chair risers, rising beds etc.

Occupational therapists may suggest special posture and correct lighting for patients when they’re eating and drinking, to prevent distractions.

Occupational therapists can also recommend changes in relationship dynamics to maintain a normal environment within the family as much as possible. They recommend that patients should continue working and become a link between the patient and the workplace.

Conclusion

If a family member or close friend of yours has Parkinson Disease, make sure you contact a professional occupational therapist.

You should always seek the help of a specialist to achieve the best therapeutic results. You’ll make their life much easier and speed up recovery.