Weight and deep pressure for sensory regulation
Weighted and deep pressure products provide sustained or dynamic pressure on the body, offering proprioceptive input that can support body awareness, sensory regulation, calm and wellbeing.
This category includes resources such as weighted and ball blankets, sensory vests, shoulder garments, weighted lap products and other equipment designed to provide deep pressure or distributed weight.
Deep pressure and proprioceptive input
Deep pressure stimulates receptors in muscles, joints and other body tissues and provides the nervous system with information about the body's position and movement. Depending on the product, this input may be continuous, dynamic or generated by the person's own movements.
Different solutions allow the type, intensity and area of stimulation to be adapted to individual sensory preferences and needs. Some products surround or cover a large part of the body, while others concentrate pressure or weight on specific areas.
Applications and environments
Weight and deep pressure resources are used in occupational therapy, sensory approaches, special education, mental health, disability services, care environments and at home.
They can be incorporated into rest periods, everyday activities or individually planned sensory strategies. Selection should take into account the person's characteristics, preferences and response to sensory input, as well as the intended context of use.
