How it Works

Positional therapy is becoming more prevalent in sleep medicine as there is a strong correlation between body position and the frequency of snoring and apneic events during sleep. For many individuals there can be a significant improvement seen in reducing snoring, reducing AHI and improving overall sleep quality simply by avoiding sleeping in the supine position.

Positional therapy is achieved by using an aid to assist the body in avoiding the supine position during sleep. The Sleep Noodle works by using a foam insert that aligns along the back and that straps around the chest to hold in place while sleeping. This prevents being able to roll unknowingly during sleep on to the back where an increase of sleep disruptions can occur.

To make this aid even more successful for people, the Sleep Noodle UP foam insert is shaped flat on one side which allows for better placement on the back. The Sleep Noodle UP also has the ability for the foam insert to be worn either horizontally or vertically along the back which can increase compliance by giving the user more options to wear the aid comfortably through the night.

Since many people also tend to sweat through the night, the Sleep Noodle and Sleep Noodle UP contain a water-resistant foam insert and have a removable cover that can be washed and hanged to dry.

This positional aid can also be used in conjunction with other sleep therapies such as CPAP and/or oral appliances that all aim to improve sleep quality which is important in helping people to stay healthy.