What is Turn Therapy?
Turn Therapy is to assist and provide movement for a person who is mobility impaired, especially to turn from side to side and elevate the heels. Turn Therapy is essential care required to prevent injuries associated with immobility, especially musculoskeletal breakdown and pressure ulcers. Bedside Ergonomics is the application of Turn Therapy. What is the correct position for a bedbound person? How […]
The Problem with Conventional Wedges
Really when you think about it, if you have to support a supine person just so, far enough to lift him off his sacrum but not so far as to be on his trochanter, then a foam wedge is the most logical choice. You can cut foam to exact specifications and it can be soft […]