Thanks to the generous support of the Mike Utley Foundation, REHAB recently purchased three BodiTrak2 Pressure Mapping Systems for use at REHAB Nuuanu and our outpatient clinics in Aiea and Hilo.
The BodiTrak2 Pressure Mapping System measures weight distribution, providing detailed real-time data that can improve patient comfort and reduce potential for injury while in a seated or lying position. This is particularly important for patients in wheelchairs or those healing from spinal cord injuries. By identifying areas where excessive pressure or poor support may occur, REHAB staff can better prevent secondary complications from limited mobility and customize patients’ wheelchair settings to more precisely fit their specific needs.
“Being comfortable is a huge part of healing, especially when a patient is new to a wheelchair. The data we gather from the BodiTrak2 Pressure Mapping System gives us better insight into what a patient is feeling so we can eliminate unnecessary discomfort.”
Cheri Teranishi-Hashimoto, Director of Outpatient Therapy Programs