Wheel Chair Cushion

 

There is one way that can make a person’s life in a wheel chair can make their lives more comfortable. What is the way? It is a wheel chair cushion. Wheel chair people actually have a wide choice when it comes to buying a wheelchair cushion and these are some of the wheelchair cushion products that are out there. This cushion is called the Guardian Wheelchair Cushion. This wheel chair cushion should provide comfort and support in a wheelchair. It was designed with soft, even support to give the person good comfort. The wheel chair cushion is made of polyurethane foam. The fabric cover is easy to remove so that you can hand wash it. This wheel chair cushion fits all standard wheel chairs. The next wheelchair cushion is made by Alimed and it is called the Latex Wheelchair cushion. It is made of latex. This wheel chair cushion has a navy polyester knit cover for comfort and aeration. The double knit allows it to stretch. This wheel chair cushion has a zipper to make it easier to remove.  

 

This wheelchair cushion is made by Invacare and is called the PinDot Essential Cusion. This wheel chair cushion is molded with two levels of foam. The foam under the thighs and hips is firmer than the foam under the ischials. The dual foam should give you better pressure distribution than single-firmness foam. The foam should mold itself to the shape of the pelvis for positioning, providing comfort and support. The cover is made of water-repellant fabric. It comes with a one-year warranty. This wheelchair cushion fits a wheel chair that is 16” by 18”.  

 

The next wheel chair cushion is called the Economy Wheelchair Cushion Pad. This wheel chair cushion is made of gel and foam. You can buy the cushion protection pad to get more comfort and cushion. There are safety ties to keep it from sliding off the wheelchair. The foam in this wheel chair cushion should provide sitting comfort. The gel should provide distribute your weight to reduce interface pressure. The cover of this wheel chair cushion should protect the foam against urine. The two-tone vinyl should act as a reminder to move the patient according to an established schedule.

This wheelchair cushion is called the Iris Wheelchair Cushion. It has a firm, dimpled surface. It has no peaks and no hard spots to give the patient comfort. The first layer of this wheel chair cushion is constructed by Omalux. The second layer is made of high-density foam. The cover is resistant to liquid, bacteria and stains. This wheelchair cushion comes with am eighteen-month guarantee.
This wheel chair cushion is called the Jay Duo Wheelchair Cushion. The fluid pad in the cushion is supposed to protect the sitter from ischial tuberosities. This wheel chair cushion is made for the elderly who live in assisted living centers. The wheelcushion cushion positions itself close to the floor for efficient foot propulsion. This wheel chair cushions comes with two machine-washable covers.

Different varities of wheelchair cushion are available in the market. Some of these are Gel wheelchair cushions, Foam wheelchair cushions, Air wheelchair cushions, Bariatric wheelchair cushions, Fun wheelchair cushions, Sheepskin wheelchair cushions etc. A high quality wheelchair cushion is necessary to help prevent the possibility of getting pressure sores.

Every wheel chair cushion is different in their body build or shape, functional ability, and skin tolerance to pressure sores.Your wheelchair cushion needs to provide you with comfort, protection, and stability. It should allow you to perform your daily activities, both work and leisure, with ease. There are two main types of cushions-

• Foam.
• Flotation.

Foam cushions range from soft to firm density. Foam cushions are lightweight. Flotation cushions are filled with a movable substance, such as water, air, or gel.

The cushion needs to be the correct width, depth, and height. The cushion should help decrease pressure on the bony areas, improve your posture, disperse heat and moisture, and help you when making transfers. The life of a cushion varies depending on the type of material from which it is made.One should carefully select wheel chair cushion.