Pressure sores, also called pressure injuries, bed sores, or decubitus ulcers, are areas of damaged skin and tissue caused by sustained pressure cutting off blood supply. They're more common than most people realise, and they're largely preventable. What pressure sores are The four stages How a pressure cushion helps What Are Pressure Sores and Who Gets Them? When your body stays in one position for too long, your weight compresses the tissue between your skin and the bones underneath. Blood flow drops. Without it, tissue starts to break down, starting with the skin, then the layers beneath. Where pressure sores...

A pressure cushion can make a real difference if you spend long hours in a recliner chair. But recliner chairs have some unique characteristics — they tilt, they change angle, and they often lack the firm seat structure of a standard dining chair or wheelchair. Not every pressure cushion works well in this situation. Here is what to look for. Why recliner chairs are different What to look for Best types for recliner chairs Why Recliner Chairs Need a Different Approach Many Australians spend four to eight hours a day in a recliner chair. If your movement is limited, that...

Buying a pressure cushion is only half the job. A cushion that is positioned wrong, inflated incorrectly, or covered with too many layers can offer little or no pressure relief, even if you paid several hundred dollars for it. Here is how to use yours correctly, and the mistakes worth knowing before they become a problem. How to position it correctly Common mistakes to avoid Maintenance tips How to Position a Pressure Cushion Correctly Most pressure cushions have a front and a back, and a correct orientation that is easy to miss if you do not check first. Using one...