How Adjustable Seating and Positioning Systems Benefit Mobility Users

If you or a loved one relies on a custom mobility solution to live independently, things like comfort and positioning aren’t mere conveniences; they’re essential parts of everyday living. Residing in a chair that doesn’t fit your unique needs for long periods of time can lead to poor health, mental decline, and additional mobility limitations.

With an adjustable seating and positioning system (ASP), users can customize their chair to easily adapt to their body’s unique needs, helping enhance posture, prevent discomfort, and promote greater independence.

In this article, we’ll delve into what ASP systems are and how they can help mobility users maintain their independence.

What is an Adjustable Seating and Positioning System?

ASP systems are designed to assist those with limited mobility functions. They are unique add-on features for most power wheelchairs and provide users with postural support, stability, and alignment, while ensuring ongoing comfort.

Because ASP systems easily adapt to each user, they can include individually configured cushions to prevent pressure sores, custom-molded back supports to reduce fatigue, and postural alignment features to prevent muscle rigidity while providing overall comfort.

How Adjustable Seating and Positioning Systems Promote Independence

When voluntary movements and muscle controls are limited, simplistic tasks such as picking up a fork to eat or turning off a light switch can seem impossible. Having the ability to adapt to the user’s mobility limitations and their surroundings can enhance their independence and reduce the need for caregiver assistance.

ASP systems also support those who struggle with nerve damage, muscle imbalances, or have had a spinal injury, because it offers programmable memory settings to easily access preferred positions at the push of a button.

Here are a few other ways ASP systems promote independence:

Improves Posture.

ASP systems help reduce stress on the body that could lead to secondary health issues.

Enhances Stability.

The advanced customizations of ASP systems provide added stability for better muscle control.

Increases Independence.

Specific features like seat elevation give users greater access to their environment.

Reduces Skin Breakdown.

Customized seat cushions allow users to evenly distribute pressure to minimize the risk of developing pressure sores.

Supports Comfort & Tolerance.

The unique customizations of an ASP system allow users to comfortably reside in their chair for longer periods of time.

Promotes Social Inclusion.

For example, some ASP systems allow users to live life at eye level, which can boost social confidence and improve access to their environment.

Improving Your Mobility with an Adjustable Seating and Positioning System

Whether you or your loved ones are faced with mobility limitations, our team of specialists can help you explore whether an ASP system is right for you. Contact us at 866-488-1687 to discuss your unique options.

To see the impact firsthand, discover how ASP systems have helped restore independence for these mobility users.

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