orthopedic bed
Medical sleeping surface
An orthopedic bed is a bed designed to support proper body alignment and relieve pressure on joints and muscles.
The mattress is typically firmer than standard beds, intended to benefit people with back pain, arthritis, or other musculoskeletal conditions.
The doctor recommended an orthopedic bed after her surgery.
Padded sleeping surface
- frameSupporting outer structure
- adjustable baseRepositionable bed foundation
- headboardVertical bed frame panel
- footboardBed frame's lower edge
platform · slats · rails · remote control · motor · elevation · hospital bed · reclining
Medical treatment facility
- patientAble to wait calmly
- doctorLicensed medical healer
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
prescription · clinical · therapeutic · posture · alignment · spine · lumbar · cervical
Recovery from injury/addiction
- healingRestoration of health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- postoperativeAfter an operation
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
recuperation · wound care · bed rest · mobility aid · physical therapy · strength building · injury · patient care
Softening force or fall
- pressure reliefReducing accumulated stress
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- cozyWarm and snug
snug · padded · contoured · cradling · supportive · restful · soothing · relaxation
Cessation of activity
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- REMAcronym for dreaming phase
- circadianDaily biological cycle
- nighttimeDark hours between dusk and dawn
bedtime · insomnia · sleep quality · pillow · positioning · snoring · sleep hygiene · uninterrupted
Lower spine cushioning
- spinal alignmentBackbone's correct positioning
- neck supportCushion for cervical spine
- leg elevationLifting feet above heart
- firmnessResistance to deformation
body contouring · weight distribution · muscle relaxation · traction · immobilization · stabilization · bolster · wedge
mattress
Padded sleeping surface
- frameSupporting outer structure
- adjustable baseRepositionable bed foundation
- headboardVertical bed frame panel
footboard · platform · slats · rails · remote control · motor · elevation · hospital bed · reclining · articulating
hospital
Medical treatment facility
caregiver · prescription · clinical · therapeutic · posture · alignment · spine · lumbar · cervical · ergonomic
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- healingRestoration of health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- postoperativeAfter an operation
surgery · recuperation · wound care · bed rest · mobility aid · physical therapy · strength building · injury · patient care · home care
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- pressure reliefReducing accumulated stress
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
cozy · snug · padded · contoured · cradling · supportive · restful · soothing · relaxation · ease
rest
Cessation of activity
nighttime · bedtime · insomnia · sleep quality · pillow · positioning · snoring · sleep hygiene · uninterrupted · deep sleep
lumbar support
Lower spine cushioning
- spinal alignmentBackbone's correct positioning
- neck supportCushion for cervical spine
- leg elevationLifting feet above heart
firmness · body contouring · weight distribution · muscle relaxation · traction · immobilization · stabilization · bolster · wedge · incline
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Hanging fabric bed
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