PATIENT ANXIETY

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TheraCalm™

 

TheraCalm™ weighted blankets are specially designed to help reduce feelings of anxiety for patients during stressful procedures or appointments. These innovative, medical-grade weighted blankets help minimize stress and anxiety for patients of all ages, allowing for more pleasant and effective treatment.

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A Breakthrough.

 

Weighted blankets apply Deep Touch Pressure on the muscles and joints. This proprioceptive input sends signals to the brain that cause serotonin to be released. An increase in serotonin causes natural melatonin to be released in the brain creating a feeling of calm and reducing anxious feelings.

Exclusive to CB Medical.

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Elevate Your Therapy

 

TheraCalm weighted blankets are specially designed to help reduce feelings of anxiety for patients during stressful procedures, appointments or difficult times in their lives.

Practices that may benefit from TheraCalm weighted blankets include but are not limited to:

  • Psychotherapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Dentistry
  • Medical Aesthetics
  • Long Term Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Athletic Therapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Sleep Therapy
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Long Term Care

 

TheraCalm™ weighted blankets are effective in creating a more comfortable and positive experience for residents in your long term care. They are specially designed to help reduce feelings of anxiety for residents during stressful, uncomfortable or painful times in their lives. Weighted blankets allow residents to feel as though they are being held or hugged, similar to a swaddled baby. This sensation effectively calms the sympathetic nervous system, reducing the “fight or flight” reaction and allowing you to work more easily with anxious residents.

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How it WorksSoothing

TheraCalm weighted blankets apply soothing compression to the body, mimicking the feeling of being hugged or held. The Deep Touch Pressure from the blanket calms the sympathetic nervous system, reducing the “fight or flight” response. This allows for the patient to feel more calm, focused, and in control of their behaviour.

Increase YourRevenue

It is critical to ensure that your patients’ experience is pleasant and comfortable. Helping your patients feel less anxious during uncomfortable procedures or challenging times can drive referrals and positively impact your bottom line.

Set Yourself ApartA Differentiator

More and more, patients are seeking practitioners who offer unique and alternative solutions to improve their overall experience. Offering an innovate, non-pharmacological intervention for anxiety reduction will surely set your practice apart as a leader in the field.

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The Science

 
of Weighted Blankets
Alleviating anxiety by using a weighted blanket

 

“Deep touch pressure (DTP) is generally referred to as a form of tactile sensory input, which is often provided by holding, stroking, hugging, swaddling, and squeezing. […] The weighted blanket is used as a DTP intervention tool for sensory modulation. It has been increasingly employed in acute mental health care settings for crisis intervention, preparatory purposes, and as it gives subjects the feelings of safety, relaxation, and comfort.”
Chen, H.-Y, Yang, H., Chi, H.-J, & Chen, H.-M. (2013). Physiological Effects of Deep Touch Pressure on Anxiety Alleviation: The Weighted Blanket Approach. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, 33, 463-470.
An asset in trauma-informed care

 

“…sensory modulation interventions such as [weighted blankets] are used to assist individuals in achieving and maintaining an optimal level of nervous system arousal to help support self-regulation and participation in meaningful roles and occupations… [Weighted Blankets] are particularly promising in the area of trauma-informed care because they can be used to help foster self-care, self-nurturance, rest, sleep, and stabilization.”
Champagne, T., Mullen, B., Dickson, D., & Krishnamurty, S. (2015). Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of the Weighted Blanket With Adults During an Inpatient Mental Health Hospitalization. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 31(3), 211-233
Supporting children with developmental disabilities

 

“[The Sensory Adapted Environment, including the use of Deep Touch Pressure] creates a significant effect for both children with developmental disability and typical children undergoing a high anxiety procedure.
Shapiro, M., Sgan-Cohen, H. D., Parush, S., & Melmed, R. N. (2009). Influence of Adapted Environment on the Anxiety of Medically Treated Children with Developmental Disability. The Journal of Pediatrics,154(4), 546-550. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.10.017
Providing deeper and longer sleep

 

“…a weighted blanket may aid in reducing insomnia through increased tactile and proprioceptive inputs, may provide an innovative, non-pharmacological approach and complementary tool to improve sleep quality.”
Ackerley, R., Badre, G., & Olausson, H. (2015). Positive Effects of a Weighted Blanket on Insomnia. Journal of Sleep Medicine & Disorders, 2(3), 1-7.
Anxiety Disorders In Seniors Living In Long-Term Facilities Presents A Problem

 

“…left untreated, anxiety can lead to: a decline in an older person’s ability to carry out daily tasks; poorer health; and decreased life satisfaction … anxiety is more frequently experienced by long-term care residents than by the general community.”
Creighton, A. S., Davison, T. E. – DPsych, & Kissane, D. W. – M.D. (2016). Anxiety Disorders In Seniors Living In Long-Term Facilities Presents A Problem. Anxiety.org, https://www.anxiety.org/anxiety-in-long-term-care-facilities
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Buy today.

 

TheraCalm™ weighted products are made from a water-resistant woven nylon that can easily be wiped down with disinfectant wipes or thrown in a front-loading washing machine. TheraCalm™ blankets can be heated or cooled. All materials are non-toxic and hypoallergenic. Soft, plush, washable covers are also available for purchase for patients seeking extra comfort.

You may also be interested in our Weighted Lap Pads: a lighter, more versatile alternative to full-size blankets, Lap Pads apply Deep Touch Pressure to the upper legs creating a grounding and calming effect.

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