Transparency Disclosure — We may receive a referral fee for products purchased through the links on our site…Read More.Written byJulia Forbes, Sleep Advisor Mattress TesterOur Testing ProcessThe Sleep Advisor review team consists of mattress experts who test beds and other sleep-related products in person at our studio. We follow a rigorous product review process to give you informed, unbiased suggestions.Physician-ReviewedOur team consulted a quadruple board-certified physician to compile a list of traditional mattresses that may help prevent pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores.Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are painful wounds that result from prolonged pressure on certain areas of the body. They’re most common in people who have medical conditions that cause them to spend a lot of time reclining or sitting in the same position.1For people who are largely bedridden and often in hospital-grade beds, alternating pressure mattresses (APMs) are a good option for keeping pres...
