GYMNIC Movin' Sit - Inflatable Dynamic Air Cushions - Improve Sitting Posture & Concentration

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These innovative air cushions facilitate dynamic sitting by incorporating movement with conventional seating.

By constantly having the postural muscles active, it allows them to stay strong and activated to better meet the demands imposed on them in our day to day lives. Meaning you won’t feel as stiff and creaky every time you stand up after a spell at your desk.

It’s this movement, when channelled correctly that actually helps students focus. A 2008 National Education Association article featured a research study that found children need to move while performing a complicated mental task. The provided movement and benefit are very similar to the beneficial action of the ball. Recommended weight In recent years there has been significant research in to the idea of ‘active sitting’. As the world continues to advance technologically, for some, sitting at our desks for extended periods of time has become unavoidable and it can lead to many postural and health complications. The base of the cushion should be stable, but when a student sits on the wobble cushion in the classroom it should move. The student should be able to move around gently as they are seated. The amount of air will also change depending on the student’s size as heavier students will need slightly more air than lighter students. Usually discovered during the child’s early school years when a child begins to have problems paying attention, it is more common in boys than in girls.

Adults with ADHD may find difficulties organising their lives and managing time, leading to difficulty holding down jobs and relationships. Wobble cushions are a great way to stop fidgeting caused by ADHD. So not matter if you’re an adult or child with ADHD the wobble cushion can help you! Why not take a look at our very popular wobble cushion? There has been research in to kids with ADHD and active sitting. In 2003 a study was published in the American Journal of Occupation Therapy that found that in students with ADHD, sitting on therapy balls(swiss balls) improves behaviour and productivity. It was discovered that students using ball chairs were better able to sit still, focus and write more. The Move and Sit Cushion features a smooth surface on one side and sensory points on the other to accommodate a person’s needs. If that isn’t the right wobble cushion for you, browse our wide range of wobble cushions, including our specially-made kids’ wobble cushion. Active SittingAs mentioned, the way in wobble cushions can directly help children with ADHD is thanks to ‘Active Sitting’. This sitting wedge encourages active participation from the user to assume correct sitting posture. It’s design encourages forward pelvic positioning promoting proper alignment and good posture. It’s a great option for combining dynamic seating and static positioning. Inflate or deflate the wedge with a puff of air, no pump needed. Size

Active sitting and wobble boards can also have other benefits, including being able to assist children with ADHD, helping them concentrate.Active sitting by its nature is friendly towards fidgeting, so for those children who can’t resist, it’s a good way of channelling their excess energy in to productive activities, as well as providing the physical benefits and reducing strain on their young bodies. If you’re still not sure on how exactly a wobble board or cushion works, read more about them on our blog Wobble Boards and Cushions explained.