The Loop+ aims to help wheelchair users prevent pressure injuries and scoliosis by utilizing mobile pressure mapping technology to monitor their sitting habits through the day. 

Unlike a traditional pressure map that captures a moment in time, the Loop+ sits under the wheelchair user’s cushion and continuously tracks pressure changes. The Loop+ pairs with iOS devices, allowing users to monitor pressure points in real time, track how long they have been sitting and log activities to see how pressure changes correlate with their daily routine. The user can view a summary at the end of the day and make changes to their seating position or pressure relief program as needed. 

The Loop+ can also provide data for clinicians when evaluating seating options for their clients. “I found the Loop+ provided me with valuable information regarding my client’s positioning and pressure distribution when in the community,” said a seating specialist at Tertiary Hospital in New South Wales, Australia. “This information gave me confidence in our power wheelchair set up and pressure distribution outside of our assessment and pressure mapping in the seating clinic.” 

The pressure sensing mat is water resistant and can be cleaned with a damp cloth. It features a 36-hour battery life and its small controller can be attached in an unobtrusive place on your wheelchair. The Loop+ can be leased for three weeks for $435 or purchased for $1,200. A clinical package is available for $1,950 that includes a license allowing use with multiple clients, a training session, and one year of customer support. The Loop+ is available in pediatric and adult sizes. For more information, visit the Loop+ website.