Overview
What is it?
The Hugga demonstrated in supine, is the first universal Therapeutic Lying System of its kind. Research proves that sleep systems reduce tone/tension, prevent or delay contractures and/or structural deformity,help improve respiratory function and avoidance of tissue damage.
The Hugga Therapeutic Lying System designed by leading neuro-physiotherapists for adults and paediatrics can offer postural support in both supine and side lying. It offers a practical easy to use solution that can be integrated into your care plan.
Product Details
Product Details
Pressure Sores
People who find it hard to move are most at risk of developing body shape distortions and pressure sores because they sit or lie in limited positions.
What can happen if postural care is not given?
- Contractures
- Pressure on internal organs
- Suffering and pain
- Scoliosis
- Difficulty eating
- Difficulty breathing
- Spasticity
Vicious Circle Of Effects
Limited position at night is then translated into a seating position.Ā This can make an expensive chair unsuitable over time.
Clinical Need for Therapeutic Lying System
- Provide external postural control & support
- Reduces the tone/tension within the muscles
- Over time prevents musculo-skeletal deformities & deterioration
- Creates better posture & maintains muscle length
- Reduces the likelihood of invasive & expensive interventions
- Can help reduce pressure sores
- Can improve digestion & breathing
- Less staff input
Who Can Benefit By Using THE HUGGA
Designed by two expert neuro-physiotherapists with over 30 years combined experience. The Hugga Therapeutic Lying System provides external postural control and support during sleep for adults and children. It can be used in either supine or side lying and is very simple to apply.
- People who find it hard to move are most at risk of developing body shape distortions because they sit or lie in limited positions.
- Failure to protect a persons body shape can have serious consequences.
- It can even cause premature death.
- The earlier the intervention the better.
Why Postural Management
Postural management is a vital part of a clients continuing care yet so often night time positioning is overlooked. We firmly believe in 24/7 management and to that end we will continue to design and manufacture equipment to make this possible.
We are a patient focused company working in partnership with Physios and Occupational therapists throughout the UK.
The team at Ambre-Stone have worked with thousands of specialist in healthcare for many years and understand the importance of designing equipment that is not only a solution to postural needs of our clients but also easy to use for the carer/care staff.
Our goal is to ensure that all those that need postural support have access to high quality affordable equipment that is easy to use and will provide for a better quality of life.