For Medical Professionals

Trusted by Shoulder Surgeons & Physical Therapists

Medical professionals across the country have added the Shoulder Sleeper to their post-operative protocols β€” because it works.

  • Recommended by 500+ orthopedic surgeons & physical therapists
  • Added to surgical center protocols nationwide
  • Designed by a physical therapist for post-op sleep positioning
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Clinical Rationale

Why Clinicians Recommend Sleep Positioning

Sleep Quality Drives Recovery

Sleep disruption slows tissue healing and increases pain sensitivity. Proper arm positioning reduces pressure on the surgical site so your body can do its best work overnight.

Protects the Surgical Repair

Excessive arm movement, poor support, and body rolling are the leading causes of post-op repositioning injuries. The Shoulder Sleeper maintains the arm in a neutral, supported position all night.

Replaces Sling During Sleep

Standard slings rely on gravity and lose effectiveness when lying down. The Shoulder Sleeper uses adjustable straps designed specifically for horizontal positioning- without the neck strap.

Improves Patient Compliance

Patients who sleep comfortably are more compliant with their recovery protocols, attend PT sessions more consistently, and report higher satisfaction scores.

Size- and Side-Specific

Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, the Shoulder Sleeper is configured for the patient's specific injury side and body size β€” ensuring positioning accuracy.

Broad Clinical Use

Recommended for use for most orthopedic shoulder surgeries, nueorlogical injuries (spinal cord injuries and stroke), and mastectomy and lumpectomy procedures.

Clinical Applications

Conditions We Support

The Shoulder Sleeper is used across a wide range of shoulder-related conditions and procedures β€” grouped here by clinical category.

Inflammatory

  • Shoulder Bursitis
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
  • Calcific Tendinitis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Structural

  • Rotator Cuff Tears (Non-Surgical)
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Nerve Impingement
  • Labral Tears (Non-Surgical)
  • AC Joint Sprain

Degenerative

  • Shoulder Osteoarthritis
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
  • Chronic Rotator Cuff Disease
  • Shoulder Joint Degeneration

General

  • General Shoulder Pain
  • Sleep-Related Shoulder Discomfort
  • Post-Injury Soreness
  • Side-Sleeper Shoulder Pain
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FSA & HSA Eligible

Billing & Insurance Guidance

The Shoulder Sleeper is eligible for purchase with FSA and HSA funds. Patients can submit for reimbursement using a standard FSA/HSA receipt.

For CPT code or billing guidance, contact your plan administrator.

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For Your Practice

Add Shoulder Sleeper to Your Protocol

Join 500+ surgeons and PTs who recommend the Shoulder Sleeper. We offer wholesale pricing, free samples for evaluation, and marketing materials for your practice.

Affiliate Program (for clinics)Become a referral partner and receive customized marketing materials to add to your post-op protocol. Request Samples
Wholesale ProgramVolume pricing and free evaluation units for your practice. Wholesale Application
Dropship ProgramSell the Shoulder Sleeper Pillow on your storefront. Dropship Onboarding