SAN ANGELO, Texas, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Elderly and disabled persons with compromised upper body strength struggle with being able to sit straight. Susan Childress knows this all too well: "My mother, Bonnie, lost her upper body strength as a result of rheumatoid arthritis. Her inability to sit straight contributed to poor digestion, difficulty breathing, degeneration of spinal alignment and poor self-esteem."
Each time Susan struggled to help straighten her mother's sitting position, she admits, "I saw the sadness in her eyes and I felt her pain and discomfort. I knew there had to be something better than using pillows, straps and rolled up towels, which did not work."
During her search, Susan realized that there was nothing on the market to help. Knowing that her mother wasn't the only person who struggled with sitting up straight, she began a two-year quest to invent a product to solve the problem.
Susan began her quest to help her mother by experimenting in her home with various fabrics and ideas using types of foam that would provide the stability needed yet still be comfortable. Measuring, cutting and sewing had to be done over and over in order to develop the product exactly as she had envisioned, providing the correct fit and comfort desired.
Susan tested every prototype, and with her mother's feedback, settled on the final design and patented her body positioning system, Acme Posture Partner. Only after a few days of using Acme Posture Partner, Susan's mother, Bonnie, had her smile back that let everyone know she was feeling better. Bonnie was able to sit up comfortably and participate in social activities. The Acme Posture Partner (www.acmeposturepartner.com) gave Bonnie a renewed sense of dignity, improved her quality of life and gave Susan peace of mind knowing she was able to help her mother.
This one-of-a-kind system is simple to use in any type of chair. The touch-comfort vinyl can be wiped clean and the included soft fleece covers are removable and washable. All materials are anti-microbial and flame resistant.
Physical Therapist Micky Brewer observed Susan's mother using the Acme Posture Partner. "This positioning system is ideal for wheelchairs and Geri-chairs. It provides pressure relief as well as medial and lateral support to allow the patient proper upright positioning and reduces pressure areas."
Licensed Vocational nurse Holden Hornek also recognized the benefits. "The Acme Posture Partner not only provides postural support, but allows the user to better participate in socializing as well as proper positioning for engaging in meal times at the dinner table. This system aids patients so they can have a higher quality of life resulting from improved comfort and posture. Acme Posture Partner will be instrumental in assisting patients with postural deficits. I strongly support this product."
The Acme Posture Partner can be used in bed for safety, positioning and comfort. The variety of configurations provides support for lumbar, neck and head. The system can be arranged to help prevent a person of any age from rolling out of bed.
Not limited only to persons with compromised upper body strength, the Acme Posture Partner can be used to improve the posture of any individual.
Inventor Susan Childress invites interested persons to log on to the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/acmeposturepartner or the website www.acmeposturepartner.com to learn more about the product and her journey.
CONTACT:
Susan Childress, President
Phone: 325-374-2026 or Email
Ron Sutton, Executive Vice President
Phone: 817-219-4453 or Email