Uratex, orthopaedic specialists tie up on good musculoskeletal health

MANILA, Philippines - Uratex, a leading manufacturer of commercial and automotive polyurethane foam products in the country, was recognized recently by the Philippine Orthopaedic Association Inc. (POA) for its continued collaboration with the group to promote good musculoskeletal health and its importance in relation to Filipinos’ overall health and well-being.

The POA, an organization of orthopaedic surgeons in the Philippines, presented the recognition during its 62nd annual convention, which carried the theme “Orthopaedic Trauma at the Crossroads: Which way?” that was held at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila.

This year, the number of delegates who attended the convention increased as it went close to 800 members, according to the POA secretariat.

At the convention, Uratex was able to showcase its mattress and pillow products designed to promote spinal alignment and pressure relief. 

These products were used as a platform for a vigorous exchange of ideas between Uratex and the orthopaedic specialists who tried, analyzed and gave valuable feedback on the products, and made product testing and development a more dynamic and vibrant exercise.

“We are happy to note that during the convention, orthopaedic specialists agreed that mattresses and pillows are important components in providing good musculoskeletal health, and have regarded our specialty mattresses and pillows as potential tools in the reduction of many spine, neck and back pain problems,” said Christiane Marie Cheng-Medina, managing director of the RGC/Uratex Group.

“And many bought for their personal or family use,” Medina added.

A lot of pains are usually caused or worsened by improper sleeping positions and imbalanced mattresses (too hard or too soft).

Uratex, Medina said, has a line of products which aims not only to give its customers a good, comfortable bed to sleep on but also a kind of bed that can help them improve their health.

The products showcased include the Therapoint Neckease Pillow, which has a unique contour design that supports the head, neck and spine in perfect alignment. This design also accommodates both back and side sleepers and it also eases breathing airways in order to reduce snoring during sleep.

The Orthocare mattress, on the other hand, is what Uratex calls the “therapeutic” mattress, mainly because it relieves back pain due to improper sleeping positions and from sleeping on imbalanced mattresses. It is a medical-grade mattress that combines a high-density polyurethane mattress and a multi-zone topper with breathable open-pored cell structure.

There is also the Senso Memory Foam, one of the crowd favorites. It is constructed using high-quality visco-elastic memory foam on top of a polyurethane base, and designed to sense the body’s weight and temperature, and then gently mold to its specific shape and contours and evenly distributes pressure all over the body. It supports the whole body, easing pressure points and discomfort usually associated with incorrect sleeping positions.

The Technogel mattress and pillows, meanwhile, caught attention because of its premium price and was readily accepted as a high-end product because of its unique look and feel.  

Unlike other available foam mattresses, Technogel deforms three-dimensionally, distributing pressure evenly over the entire contact surface to help promote better blood circulation and lessen interruptions during sleep. “Gel technology” is regarded as the next generation cushioning material for mattresses and pillows, and is now here in the Philippines.

Medina even noted that the cooperation between Uratex and the POA has resulted in the development of highly specialized abduction pillow and lumbar pillow for fractures, trauma and recuperating patients. These are truly customized pillows that conform to clients’ specific requirements.

“The objective is to help promote good musculoskeletal health among Filipinos. The challenge for us now is to be able to keep up with developments in the bed and mattress industry and be able to conform to clients’ requirements and doctors’ standards. This is the reason why we will continue to partner and collaborate with the POA to meet this objective,” Medina said.