Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements

Sitting for prolonged periods of time increases seating interface pressures, which is known to increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Those at risk of developing pressure ulcers are advised to perform pressure relieving movements such as “pushups” or “forward leans” in order to reduce the...

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Main Authors: Rachel Schofield, Alison Porter-Armstrong, May Stinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/124095
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