Stabilo

What Is Stabilo®? – Custom Vacuum Posture Cushions and Mattresses

Stabilo® positioning systems are advanced vacuum posture cushions and mattresses designed to provide tailored, 24-hour support for individuals with complex seating or postural needs. Using vacuum technology and microbead filling, these products mold to the user’s body and maintain shape after air extraction, ensuring precise and adaptive support across multiple environments.

Key Features of Stabilo Cushions

• Fully Moldable & Remoldable: Easily reshaped multiple times per day to meet changing clinical needs.
• 24-Hour Positioning: Suitable for sitting, lying, bathing, and car travel.
• Even Pressure Distribution: Minimizes pressure points and reduces the risk of pressure sores.
• Certified Medical Materials: Latex-free, antibacterial, flame-resistant, and car-seat certified (ECE R44/04).

Stabilo® Product Range

1. Comfortable

A lightweight back-support cushion for wheelchairs, chairs, or car seats. Helps stabilize asymmetry and correct spinal posture.

2. Comfortable Plus / Plus Duo

Enhanced lateral and head support for individuals with cerebral palsy, scoliosis, or trunk control issues. The Duo version combines seat and back support for full-body stability.

3. Multiseat

A three-part orthopaedic vacuum seat on an aluminum frame. Offers pelvic, trunk, and head stabilization. ECE-certified for use in vehicles.

4. Stabilo® / Smart Cradle

Full-body vacuum seating system for individuals with spasticity, scoliosis, kyphosis, or high muscle tone. Can be used in various chairs or as a standalone support.

5. Specialist Accessories

• Bath Supports: Waterproof variants designed for hygiene care and bathing.
• Blanket & Limb Stabilizers: Help reduce rotation and maintain safe posture in bedridden users.

Benefits of Using Stabilo® Systems

Who Benefits from Stabilo® Systems?

• Individuals with cerebral palsy, kyphosis, scoliosis, or spasticity
• Those with limited trunk or head control
• Long-term wheelchair users and bedridden patients
• Users requiring continuous support in multiple positions (sitting, bathing, lying, car travel)

How Stabilo® Works – Setup & Usage Tips

1. Place the cushion or mattress in the desired support device (wheelchair, chair, car seat, bath system).
2. Manually mold the cushion to match the user’s posture and body contours.
3. Use the hand or electric pump to extract air and lock the cushion into shape.
4. To adjust, release the valve and remold as needed based on therapy or body changes.

Clinical Applications and Considerations

• Ideal for users with postural asymmetry, high tone, or complex positioning needs
• Reduces risk of skin breakdown through uniform pressure distribution
• Waterproof versions support hygiene routines and safe bathing
• Portable and flexible for use across different settings (wheelchair, swing, car seat)

Summary: Why Choose Stabilo®?

Stabilo vacuum posture systems offer a highly customizable and clinically effective solution for complex seating and positioning challenges. With the ability to be remolded throughout the day and used across various environments, Stabilo cushions are ideal for long-term comfort, postural correction, and safe pressure care.