When we talk about technical posture aids, we often think of comfort, stability, wound prevention or postural control. However, the real impact of these devices goes far beyond physical adjustment. Proper positioning enables users to be more independent, as they participate and integrate more fully in the activities of daily life.  

A well-positioned user with the right technical aids is better equipped to interact, learn, communicate and move around in his or her living environment.  

Here a few clinical examples that illustrate this direct link: 

• A child with cerebral palsy who, thanks to a backrest adapted to his needs, can now use a tablet at school without pain.  

• A user living with a spinal cord injury who, thanks to a stable pelvic base, can now transfer independently.  

• A senior living in a CHSLD with a seat cushion and an appropriate backrest can once again take part in meals and activities in the common room.  

Less postural effort, more cognitive energy

One of the underestimated effects of inadequate positioning is the compensatory cognitive load. Maintaining an unstable posture requires constant effort in the trunk, arms and neck, which limits attention, interaction and communication.  

Simpes adjustments (lateral support, tilt, slip prevention) can improve concentration, effort tolerance and engagement in activities, because the user has optimal posture. The Positech Innovation range of products has been created with a view to improving the autonomy of wheelchair users with appropriate technical aids. 

When an occupational therapist or technician assesses a patient, he or she looks beyond biomechanical positioning and considers the person's social context so that he or she can participate in active life. 

At Positech Innovation Inc, we believe that posture isn't just about angles, cushions and backrests. It's the starting point towards autonomy, independence and inclusion for wheelchair users. All Positech postural solutions are designed to adapt to user's different real-life environments. 

Our priority is your comfort.