Twisting at the hips and spine to get into a car is uncomfortable at best, and after a hip replacement it is off limits. The Peak Care Swivel Cushion takes the twist out of the movement: two layers rotate against each other so the client turns as one piece and ends up facing out of the car before they stand.
A non slip base stops it wandering on the seat, the quilted top makes it pleasant to sit on, and the whole thing is light enough to live in a handbag or a glovebox and move between vehicles. The cover unzips for washing, which counts for something used every day.
Who it suits
A client with hip precautions after replacement, back pain, arthritis or general stiffness who can transfer with supervision but struggles to lift and turn the legs into a car. It also helps a client turn on a dining chair or bed edge before standing. A client who cannot bear weight through the legs for a pivot transfer needs a transfer board or hoist rather than a swivel cushion.
Good to know
- No assembly
- Check the cushion sits flat and does not raise the client too close to the car roof
- Not to be used while the vehicle is moving; remove it before driving off
