Pressure management is something people in all walks of life deal with on a daily basis, not just those who are confined to beds following medical procedures, or individuals who use wheelchairs for mobility. People who spend most of their day seated, such as office workers or freight drivers, are particularly prone to pressure distribution problems. This can eventually evolve into a serious issue that leads to numbness and in extreme cases, sores. One of the best pressure management solutions is the use of foam pads, which can be used in the office, on the road, or even asleep in bed.
Foam seat pads, whether you use them for hours a day or sparingly as needed, help to distribute weight more evenly which improves circulation and comfort. In appropriate density and thickness, foam will bear your weight across its form without bottoming out, as opposed to hard surfaces that localize all your weight to a few areas of high pressure. Pads are often made from conventional polyurethane foam, while high-quality memory foam and latex foam pads are also produced to meet the most demanding applications.
Even existing furniture in your home can be customized to include comfortable, pressure-reducing foam. Foam beanbag chairs are a perfect example, terrific as teen furniture for watching movies and playing video games. If you’re uncomfortable at work, in the car, or even at home, poor pressure distribution may to be to blame and foam pads can help.