Not at all! Taking the design schematics of individual products into account, most air compression leg massagers can be worn in a sitting, reclining, or supine position. Products that encompass the thigh and ankle often are created with articulations via fabric cutaways that allow lower extremity movement.u003cbr/u003eGranted, you shouldn’t plan on being up and walking around while the massage is running (the length of the power cord would put a stop to this anyway), but there’s no reason you can’t relax in your favorite chair or on the couch while the cuffs work their magic.