Anatomically conformable therapeutic mattress overlay

A method for forming a pad, said method comprising the steps of:

• a) forming a substantially planar resilient member, said resilient member having top and bottom surfaces and first and second edges;
• b) attaching reinforcements to said resilient member, such that said reinforcements extend from proximate said first edge to proximate said second edge;
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• c) wherein said reinforcements facilitate rotating a patient by allowing a person to grasp the reinforcements proximate the first edge of said resilient member and to lift the first edge thereof so as to cause the patient to roll toward the second edge thereof, the reinforcements preventing damage to the resilient member during lifting of the first edge thereof;
• d) further comprising the step of forming cutouts through said resilient member and forming corresponding cutouts through said reinforcing means, said cutouts being formed in said resilient member and said cutouts being formed in said reinforcing means such that they cooperate to define hand holds by which the first edge of said resilient member is graspable.