Supporting Patient Mobility
Therapeutic Seating Solutions for Clinicians and Home Care Providers
Mobility is the foundation of independence, dignity, and quality of life. Patients who maintain mobility can stay active, attend social activities, and fully participate in daily life.
However, even the most carefully designed treatment plans can be compromised if patients spend the majority of their day in traditional recliners. These chairs often undermine posture, increase pain, and delay recovery.
The SunWay Chair, a therapeutic chair for home use, addresses these challenges by promoting proper alignment, engaging muscles, and supporting physical and mental activity throughout the day.
Why Traditional Recliners Undermine Patient Health
Home health observations show that 95% of patients sit in recliners for most of the day. Long periods of improper sitting outweigh even the best 45-minute therapy sessions.
Common issues with recliners include:
Poor posture: Hips lower than knees, causing lumbar flexion and slumped spine
Forward head and shoulder strain: Adds pain and postural complications
Difficulty standing: Increases fall risk and reliance on caregivers
Trunk flexion: Restricts breathing
Daytime sedation: Encourages sleep, disrupting circadian rhythms
Cumulative health effects: Poor circulation, sluggish digestion, and cognitive decline
Active Sitting: A Clinically Effective Solution
The SunWay Chair provides active sitting that:
Aligns the body for optimal posture and mobility support
Relieves pressure and prevents pain or pressure sores
Engages postural muscles and stimulates mental alertness
Encourages standing and movement, supporting daily activity thresholds
With this approach, every hour spent sitting becomes therapeutically beneficial, reinforcing treatment outcomes and improving patient health.
The Science of Position and Circadian Health
Posture during daytime hours communicates biological signals that influence activity, metabolism, and overall health. The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) interprets sitting, standing, or lying down as meaningful for circadian rhythms.
Daytime reclining sends conflicting signals, impairing alertness, glucose control, and melatonin timing
Proper upright posture supports strength, balance, bone density, appetite, and bowel health
Active, upright seating reinforces therapy, helping clinical interventions produce long-term benefits
Clinical Takeaway
Providing patients with a therapeutic, posture-supporting chair enhances mobility, reinforces treatment plans, and improves quality of life.
The SunWay Chair is more than furniture—it’s a clinical tool for better outcomes, supporting physical and cognitive health in home care and clinical settings.
