Protac® MyRest
Protac® MyRest
Protac® MyRest is a multi-purpose body pillow filled with sensory-stimulating balls. The pillow is designed to alleviate symptoms from Restless Legs Syndrome and other symptoms of discomfort in the e.g. legs and back. The large balls in the pillow move slightly every time the user moves a little, and these deep and dynamic pressures on the body stimulate the proprioceptive and tactile senses. The stimulation of these senses enhances the awareness of the body and provides a sense of being secure, calm, lowers the body stress level, and alleviates physical and mental unrest.
The pillow features both a soft and an extra-soft side with a more modest stimulation. In this way, the user can choose and adjust to the needed stimulation.
How to use the pillow
Protac® MyRest is easy to use and can be moved to different areas of the body as needed. It is highly individual, how to use the pillow most efficiently. Many users with Restless Legs Syndrome benefit from reducing restlessness even before bedtime by sitting with the pillow under or between their legs and afterwards from sleeping with the pillow between their legs at night. We have seen similar good results for children and young people with growing pains in their legs.
This makes Protac® MyRest suitable for use both day and night. We also have positive experiences with the pillow when used to lean against in a sofa or armchair to relieve tension, pain, and discomfort in the back and shoulders. In this way, Protac® MyRest can be used alone or as a supplement to products like the Protac Ball Blanket® or Protac® BallBase.
Design and Sizes
Protac® MyRest is available in two sizes, 45 x 50 cm and 48 x 65 cm. Both sizes are filled with 5 cm balls (5 cm), the same as those in the Protac Ball Blanket®. The size of the balls is essential, as it makes the pillow soft and comfortable to lie on.
The pillow has two sides, each providing a different sensory experience. One side is unpadded, offering pronounced sensory input from the balls. The other side is extra soft and padded, providing a more gentle sensory experience. The ideal side and method of use are entirely individual, depending on the user's needs and preferences.
Protac® MyRest comes with one pillow cover.
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CASES
54-Year-Old Woman with Restless Legs
This woman had suffered from restless legs and difficulty falling asleep for years. When trying out the Protac® MyRest, she slept with the pillow between her calves/legs every night, experiencing significant relief. She says, “I often used to feel restlessness in my legs when trying to sleep but placing the pillow between my calves has really helped.
I've been using the pillow for almost two months now. I place it between my legs at bedtime where the restlessness usually begins. Using the pillow has slowed down the discomfort, and I can fall asleep much faster. The pillow has made a big difference for me.
Adult Man with Significant and Longstanding Sleep Disturbances
Honestly, I haven’t slept this much, this well, or for this long since my early twenties. I can’t believe how much of a difference balls in a pillow can make, but it has completely changed my life. I’ve used it every evening/night, and it has added new energy and resilience in so many areas. Many specialists have told me that I wouldn’t live very long without sleep, but only now, for the first time in over 20 years, I understand what sleep can provide and how vital it is for my well-being and daily life.
Elderly Woman with lifelong Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
The woman also suffers from high blood pressure and is therefore recommended not to take medication against restless legs. However, her RLS-symptoms were so severe, that this medication was necessary for her to calm down her legs. After she started resting and sleeping with the Protac MyRest®, her RSL-symptoms were reduced to a point where she could stop taking the medication. This allowed her to take better care of her health, follow her doctor’s recommendations for medication, and feel more comfortable and relaxed without the constant, disruptive restlessness in her legs.
Woman with Hip Pain
Protac® MyRest has been a tremendous help with my newly developed osteoarthritis in the hip area. The soreness and stiffness are by far worse at night, making it nearly impossible to get comfortable in bed. The result was very poor sleep with many interruptions. By using the Protac pillow between my knees and occasionally under the aching hip, I’ve been able to achieve a more restful sleep and relieve the joint pain. The pillow has completely eliminated the need for pain medication, which I relied on before to sleep. I can’t imagine a night without it now and recommend it to anyone whose sleep is disrupted by joint pain, sore, or stiff joints.
I would like to add that I occasionally use the pillow as a head pillow, even though that wasn’t my original purpose. The large, air-filled balls do something magical, and I feel more refreshed in the morning."
WASHING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and maintenance
Protac® MyRest can be washed at 60 degrees. The frequency of washing depends on the use of the pillow.
When washing, please follow the instructions on the care label.
Protac® MyRest can be washed in a washing machine with a min. capacity of 7 kg. The pillow must be centrifuged at low speed.
Protac does not recommend using stain remover or detergent with bleach or perfume.
MODEL OVERVIEW
| NAME | ITEM NO. | SIZE | HMI NO. |
| Protac MyRest® - 45 x 50 cm | 100-740-50-85 | 45 x 50 cm | 141206 |
| Protac MyRest® - 48 x 65 cm | 100-740-65-85 | 48 x 65 cm | 141208 |
| Extra pillow cover - 45 x 50 cm | 100-9-740-50-85 | 45 x 50 cm | |
| Extra pillow cover - 48 x 65 cm | 100-9-740-65-85 | 48 x 65 cm |
