PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Small Size: Size: 25.5cm (L) x 26cm (W) x 7cm (H)
- Small size ideal for kids
- Large Size: Size: 33cm (L) x 33cm (W) x 7.4cm (H)
- PVC Free
- Suitable for ages 3 and up
The Sitting Wedge is a therapeutic tool designed to promote optimal postural alignment and improve body awareness through dynamic sitting. It is particularly effective for individuals with postural control challenges and those needing sensory input for regulation. This inflatable cushion serves multiple purposes in occupational therapy, making it ideal for use in the office, classroom, or home settings.
Therapeutic Benefits:
Postural Support and Spinal Alignment: The Sitting Wedge supports the spine’s natural curvature, encouraging proper posture and enhancing postural control. This is especially beneficial for individuals with poor posture or those working on postural strengthening.
Sensory Input and Regulation: The dynamic nature of the inflatable cushion offers proprioceptive feedback, helping to improve sensory awareness and self-regulation. This is especially useful for children or adults with sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or those requiring additional sensory input to maintain focus and comfort.
Focus and Attention: The active seating provided by the wedge helps reduce fidgeting and encourages sustained engagement during seated activities. The proprioceptive feedback supports attention and concentration, making it especially helpful for individuals with attention difficulties or hyperactivity.
Core Strength and Balance: The Sitting Wedge can be used for balance exercises, promoting core stability and strength. This helps in the development of trunk control and overall body awareness, which are important for functional tasks such as sitting for extended periods, writing, and other daily activities.
Emotional Regulation: By encouraging better posture and comfort, the Sitting Wedge can have a calming effect, helping individuals regulate stress and frustration during seated tasks. It provides an outlet for energy, promoting emotional self-regulation and reducing feelings of restlessness or anxiety.
In summary, the Sitting Wedge is an effective tool in occupational therapy for improving postural alignment, sensory regulation, focus, core strength, and emotional self-management, offering both therapeutic and practical benefits based on individual needs.