TEMPUR-Medical

TEMPUR-Medical

Tempurpedic® memory foam has helped millions of individuals from around the world improve their quality of sleep and overall health. The story of this Space Age Technology is one of tireless research, development, and innovative design.

In early 1970, the National Air and Space Administration (NASA) began to develop a material to help astronauts withstand the extreme gravitational forces and stressors encountered during high altitude space flight. Such a material had to be unlike anything available prior to the 1970s, capable of supporting the delicate curves of the human body during space shuttle launch, flight, and landing. By 1971, NASA successfully developed a viscoelastic pressure-relieving material that became known as memory foam.

The name memory foam was coined to describe the ability of the material to return to its original shape and consistency after being compressed. An inherent tension is created throughout the material in virtue of this unique characteristic, and it is this tension that provides a foundation for unparalleled body support. Memory foam is comprised of millions of individual cells that contract in proportion to the pressure that is exerted upon them. This delivers the feeling of a custom fit when lying on a memory foam mattress, as the cells gently "push back" and conform around each unique curve of the body.

Memory Foam and Medical Recovery

Memory foam was quickly adopted by the medical industry in the 1980s. Medical professionals understood that proper circulation and nutrient delivery were necessary in tissue regeneration, as well as warding off potential disease and infection. In this way, a fast and healthy medical recovery relies heavily upon the circulation of oxygenated blood and nutrients throughout the body.

Memory foam helps patients recover from elective, reconstructive, and emergency surgeries of all kinds by creating the ideal environment for deep rest and increased circulation. Sleeping on memory foam helps patients to lie in a position that distributes body weight evenly, minimizes natural pressure points, and reduces muscle tension. Combined, these benefits allow the heart to circulate blood to all areas of the body with minimal resistance and maximum effectiveness. This heightened level of blood, oxygen, and nutrient delivery increases the rate at which the body may recover, reduces the incidence of bed sores, and helps the body's immune system stay strong.

May I Use a Tempurpedic® Mattress on an Adjustable Hospital Bed?

Yes, Tempurpedic® mattresses are the perfect complement to an adjustable hospital bed. Memory foam reduces aches, pains, bedsores, and may facilitate a speedy recovery as described above. What's more, pairing a Tempurpedic® memory foam mattress with an adjustable hospital bed delivers additional benefits including:

Elevated Sleep: Resting or sleeping with the upper body elevated places the heart above the rest of the body and aids in more effortless circulation. Increased circulation translates to a healthier and fuller recovery, as detailed above.

Increase Comfort: Many adjustable bed frames have a unique Zero Gravity position that aligns the body in a position of least resistance to gravity. This drastically reduces the pressure exerted on the hips, lower back, mid-back, and shoulders, increasing the overall quality of time spent in recovery.

Arthritic Pain Relief: Whether moved into a Zero Gravity position or simply raised a few degrees, adjustable beds redistribute the natural weight of the body to incur less stress on joints, tendons, and muscles. This combats arthritic pain buildup throughout the night, helping many individuals with arthritis awake feeling fresh, rejuvenated, and pain-free like never before.