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What type of cushion is best fo relieving pressure from sitting in a wheel chair?
Over pressure

I am in a wheel chair. I cannot walk at all. Sometimes my bottom gets so sore I could cry. I have heard about a jell cushion to sit on. Sre there any others?


Please Please do not buy the donut cushion. I am sure it was meant well but these can cause major pressure sores to people in wheel chairs or who have to sit for extended periods. I have spent years caring for people with massive pressure sores that can take months to years to heal. The edge of the hole puts pressure on the skin. These are no longer allowed in any health facilities in australia The Gel cushion or a pressure one from a medical store would be best. Ask an Occupational Therapist.

Please do not be offended but extra weight or even too thin a person can increase pain from the pressure of sitting.

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Health professionals stopped using these a while ago, it was felt they did more harm than good. If your GP or hospital has not prescribed one then it is because of this. A more acceptable solution is to use "sheepskin" to prevent pressure and alleviate existing soreness. Hope this helps.

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Are your toes meant to touch the cushion at the end of the pointe shoe?

My pointe shoes are the same size as my ballet flats but my toes touch the end of the cushion when I stand normally. When I plie, I put pressure on the cushion, like I can feel the end of the shoe. Are they too small for me?


no. this doesn't sounds like they are too small. they should fit perfectly when en pointe. this is the main thing. so they should be a little small feeling when you plie because your foot is being pushed forward. it is also normal if they dont fit quite perfectly when you are just standing flat on your feet. the important thing is that they fit perfectly when you are up en pointe. if you are concerned about them fitting properly just ask you teacher to watch you do simple plies and releves and tell you if she thinks they look like they fit properly. but from what you described they dont seem to be too small.

Carex Inflatable Ring Cushion, Rubber
Carex Health Brands

Price: $18.64 $7.81

cleans with just a damp cloth
easy to inflate and deflate
conforms to the natural contours of the body

My sister in law has just had a baby and she desperately needs one of those donut pressure relief cushions?

Does anyone know where I can get one for her today. It has to be from a UK Shop. I don't have time to order online, because she needs it today - she can't sit down!


Cant help with the ring but a warm bath with a few drops of lavender oil (no other products) helps the healing process and makes you feel relaxed too.

how do i bandage my toe without putting pressure on it while dancing on pointe?

when i go on pointe in ballet, i have a bruised toenail, and a bunch of missing skin around it. it bleends, and even pusses occasionally. how do i cushion it without putting pressure on it?! i need help!


Put some soft gauze between your toes, them tape the bruised toe to the one next to it.
That is all you can do, even if the toe was broken.


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