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Night Positioning

Night positioning is a key part of any 24-hour postural management program for people who cannot independently alter their position during the night and therefore are at risk of developing an asymmetric posture.

Find out more about 24-hour postural management.

Intervention during the day will be less successful if the person is left to adopt a poor asymmetrical posture during the hours spent in bed.

Find out more about night positioning products and technologies.

Dressing and Grooming

Independent dressing/grooming can often be made possible by using small inexpensive items such as a shoehorn or a dressing stick. The following are examples of the range available.

Shoe Horn

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This long handled shoehorn gives excellent reach for pulling up socks and garments and levering on shoes.

Stocking Aid

So easy to use – this device is particularly useful to aid putting on socks and stockings, especially if bending and reaching to the foot is difficult.

Compression Stocking Aid

A stocking aid that will apply support hosiery quickly and evenly.

Button Hook

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Ideal for people who lack fine motor co-ordination or have use of only one hand. The stainless steel wire passes through the buttonhole and over the button to grip the thread and is pulled through with a twisting motion.

Zip-Puller

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Ideal for people with reduced finger strength or those who have a weak grip. This zip puller enables one to raise or lower awkward zips.

Dressing Stick

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This wooden stick combines two functions in one aid. – the rubber tip at one end is used to push off garments. The other end with special double wire hook is used to pull shirts or jackets on, raise socks, skirts or trousers and operating zips.

Long Handled Brush

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Ideal for people who cannot raise their arm or reach behind their head, to brush their hair. The brush is shaped to follow the curve of the head, allowing the handle to be held close to the body without losing power or reach.