Title: WHY DO WE USE TILT IN SPACE?
Headings: WHY DO WE USE TILT IN SPACE?
WHY DO WE USE TILT IN SPACE?
What is Tilt in Space?
Why Use Tilt in Space?
To Improve Posture
To Redistribute Pressure
To Assist with Reduced Head and Trunk Control
Reduce Risk of Falls and Sliding from Chairs
Assist Corrective Positioning for those with a Kyphotic Posture
To Improve Physiological Processes
Easier Repositioning by Individual / Carer
Which Angle of Tilt is Right for my Patient?
Which Seating Matters Chairs Have Tilt in Space?
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Content: In my clinical practice, I've found that a tilt position reduces agitation in patients with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's, which often contributes to falls from chairs. Assist Corrective Positioning for those with a Kyphotic Posture
For those patients who have a fixed or flexible spinal contracture such as kyphosis, tilt in space can be really beneficial to support their posture. They may be ‘hunched’ over with limited or no ability to make eye contact with others, due to the position of their spine, then once they are tilted back, their head neck and shoulders are supported, and their visual field improves. This leads to better social inclusion, interaction, communication and increased function. To Improve Physiological Processes
By sitting upright as opposed to slumping or in a deviated postural position, the patients' ability to breathe is greatly improved, reducing the risk of respiratory infections. Likewise, other essential bodily functions such as swallowing, digestion and elimination are also improved as a result of this upright positioning. Easier Repositioning by Individual / Carer
For a person at risk of pressure injuries, who requires constant repositioning, (every 2 hours) a tilt in space chair takes the work out of this task, making it easy and fast to complete by the carer in a swift, controlled motion, or by the patient if they can control their own tile via a powered handset. Which Angle of Tilt is Right for my Patient? 15°-30°
Research shows that this range of angles can improve positioning, reduce sliding and contribute to increased functional ability. 30°- 45°
Larger degrees of tilt are often needed for those at risk of pressure injuries.