On a mobile cushion, the spine and back are protected from tension and other damage even during long sessions on hard surfaces. The air-filled cushions exercise the back via dynamic processes. Mobile cushions can thus relieve back pain, but also prevent back pain.
What is a mobile cushion?
Mobile cushions are air-filled and portable seat cushions. The seat pads allow dynamic sitting and help strengthen the back muscles. Mobile cushions are air-filled and transportable seat cushions. The seat pads enable dynamic sitting and help to strengthen the back muscles. Basically, the cushions provide similar effects as the air-filled seat ball. However, they are much more space-saving and can therefore be carried into the office or on longer trips, for example. Today, medical seat pads are available in a variety of materials. For example, the seat cushions can be made of solid materials such as aluminum or wood. Just as often PU foam or plastic is used as a material. The filling consists of fluids, gels or air. The air-filled mobile cushion made of plastic has the comfort ahead of hard seat pads and adapts to the body even better and more dynamically than gel-filled seat cushions. The first air-filled seat cushion came on the market during the 1990s.
Shapes, types and styles
Mobile cushions are usually round-shaped and made of air-filled plastic. They differ in shape in that they provide a more or less large seating area. In order to achieve optimal effects with the back-protecting cushion and sitting is also comfortable, the seat pad must be selected in suitable dimensions, taking into account the individual body surface and the respective seat surface. The diameter of the cushions is between 33 and 36 centimeters. The load capacity of the underlays ranges up to 300 kilograms. As a rule, the air in the seat cushion can be inflated and, if necessary, deflated via a valve. Thus, when buying does not need to pay attention to the hardness of the seat pad, because the resistance can be adjusted at any time on their own, depending on the situation and the desired effect. Some models of the cushions have an integrated climate function. Anti-slip protection is also included on some versions. To sit even more comfortably, there are special covers for the pillows made of materials such as cotton.
Structure and mode of operation
Mobile cushions are usually made of a tear-resistant and durable material, which itself brings a relatively soft surface. The round cushions are ideally shaped to fit a person’s buttocks, allowing them to sit naturally and upright. In most cases, the mobile cushions are equipped with an air valve. This valve can be used to refill air with the help of a pump or to let air out of the cushion by opening the valve. The seat pads are not rigid, but flexible due to the air filling and thus make dynamic sitting possible. The air-filled seat pads are simply placed on the chair or seating furniture and the user takes a seat on it. Since the cushion is not rigid but pliable, the back muscles are automatically exercised. In addition, the compliant pad automatically reduces sitting pressure and protects the bony processes of the buttocks, which are subject to heavy stress during prolonged sitting on unyielding surfaces. Support and adjustment take place on an air-filled mobile cushion without counterpressure to prevent shear and compressive forces. The sitting pressure points and bony processes of the buttocks are embedded in the cushion and movement is possible on the materials with relatively little resistance. Mobile cushions, however, are not only suitable as sitting supports. Users can also stand on them and thus train their own balance or work the leg muscles. As a base for sports, air-filled mobile cushions make exercises more challenging because the muscles have to compensate for the cushion’s compliance. Workout stages are more effective as a result.
Medical and health benefits
Medical benefits of mobile pillows are primarily for people with herniated discs or other back problems. However, they are also suitable for preventing back problems. In this regard, they play a role especially for people who spend a lot of time in a sitting position because of the profession.When sitting at a desk for long periods of time, the cushions reduce the strain on the intervertebral discs and thus help prevent slipped discs. The air-filled seat cushions also strengthen the entire body musculature through dynamic sitting, such as the pelvic floor muscles, abdominal muscles and gluteal muscles. Sitting on the cushions additionally promotes balance, gives a better body feeling and supports a healthy posture. Balance is promoted and coordination can be improved. Mobile cushions also maintain the normal shape of the spine, as they provide a relaxed and at the same time upright posture. Back pain can thus be reduced with the seat pads. Especially for people with back problems, the cushion thus contributes to a better quality of life. However, the mobile cushion is also a worthwhile purchase for wheelchair users, as they too often suffer back pain due to the permanent sitting position. Mobile cushions redistribute the body pressure more easily in the sitting position and prevent complaints from long sessions. Mobile cushions are also often used as a training base for gymnastic exercises to achieve better training results. Also in this case, they promote correct posture or strengthen the muscles that need to permanently compensate for the position on the cushion.
