Is the skin on your bottom, heals, elbow, shoulder or the back of your head sore? Maybe you’re experiencing pain and discomfort from sitting in a chair or lying in bed for long periods without moving or shifting positions? You need pressure care!
People with MND lose muscle and spend longer periods without movement and without changing position. This leads to discomfort and can produce painful pressure injuries.
Prevention of pressure injuries is key and one method to manage this is with pressure care technology.
FlexEquip have pressure care cushions, mattresses, armchair overlays and electric raiser recliners that are built with pressure carer cushioning. See below for some pics.
Pressure care equipment can be made with different types of material such as air, foam, gel or a combination.
What are the benefits of pressure care equipment?
- Better pressure distribution
- Less pain and discomfort, more comfort
- Prevents pressure sores
- Improved positioning
- Better circulation
- Better protection of the skin
- Better sleep with a pressure care mattress
What pressure care is right for you?
This will be individual preference and needs to be discussed with your treating therapist.
How to get pressure care equipment: 3 easy steps
- Ask your Occupational Therapist (OT) about what pressure care items and materials might be suitable for you.
- Your OT makes the referral on the FlexEquip website
- FlexEquip sends you the item.
How much does Pressure Care Equipment cost to hire?
MND NSW covers the cost of loan, delivery and maintenance of all FlexEquip items for people over the age of 65 and who are living with MND.
The NDIS will fund the hire of pressure care equipment for anyone with assistive technology funding in their NDIS plan.
Find out more
For information about pressure care equipment visit the FlexEquip website.
There is no limit to the number of items you hire from FlexEquip.
Check out what else is available in the FlexEquip Product Library and ask your OT if they are suitable for you.
