Wheelchairs
Duro-Med Polyfoam Wheelchair Cushion, Poly/Cotton Cover, Navy, 3 Inch x 16 Inch x 18 Inch
(Health and Beauty) Duro-Med
Release date: 2006-05-31
Available in wide range of sizes to fit most wheelchairs
Size 3" x 16" x 18"
Poly/Cotton Covered is removable and washable
Price:
$16.56
$13.00
Answers
I've had a Permobil C500 wheelchair with the corpus seating for the past two years. For several months now I have been getting pain in my tailbone. I have some people recommend either a Roho cushion or Jay cushion. Both are expensive and to my surprise both companies offer about 20 different cushions. I'd like to hear the opinion of some end users.
As a C2-C3 quadriplegic I use a ROHO High Profile, my chair is an Invacare TDX5. I have tried the Jay type cushion but had a few skin problems, but since I switched to the ROHO, I have had no problems at all. Hope this helps.
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I saw a plaid covered wheelchair cushion in a magazine and of course I have lost the magazine! It was red plaid with arm cushion. Does anyone know where I might find one of these?
Please do not answer this question if your answer is rude or out of line.
The first link below has a full pad with seat and arms in plaid. That may be what you want and it is a $10 buy it now on Ebay!! If not, there are two more links for just the cushion with removable cover.
Price:
$75.40
$27.77
Viscous Gel provides optimized pressure reduction, support and comfort
Designed to assist in the prevention, treatment and management of pressure ulcers
Pressure reducing cushion
um, the registry number is PA-24363 unless you were lieing.
Price: $39.80
Ideal for office or home use
Great for wheelchairs
Constructed of soft, hypo-allergenic polyester fiberfill with a polyester/cotton cover that is machine washable
We need to cat-proof it. We have several cats, all of which have their claws.
Just to clarify, I have surfed the net and found several productions. However, none of them specify that they can stand up to cat claws. I am looking for reccomendations from people that have experience with this.
I've worked with Rohos and chairs for 15 years. A 'cat-proof' cover would be so thick and tough that it would counteract the purpose of the cushion.
The cheapest option would probably be to switch to a less vulnerable cushion. Stimulites (http://www.sportaid.com/catalog/page48a. shtml) or Vicairs (http://www.medifixservices.ie/medifix/ma in/2006-SS-Vicair-Vector.htm) can accomplish most of the benefits of Rohos, and in many situations, offer better support.
(Note- I REALLY like properly set-up Vicairs.)
This one is too hard and it makes me ache from my knees to the middle of my back!
Get Roho. They are a tad expensive, but oh my, it is so wonderful. It is full of air and eliminates pressure sores (which is a problem with people who have to sit all day) and it is much more comfortable and doesn't make your back as sore. I am a paraplegic, paralyzed from the waist down, due to a drunk driver hitting me when I was three (I am now a teen). I just ordered a new wheelchair with a this new seat and it is so amazing. You should really consider it.
Buy Cheap
- Duro-Med Fleece and Poly/Cotton Cover Polyfoam Cushion, Brown
Price:
$15.80$14.80Fleece and Poly/Cotton Cover is removable and washable
Polyurethane foam construction maintains soft, even suppport for maxium comfort
Available in wide range of sizes to fit most wheelchairs
- Drive Medical General Use 2" Gel "E" Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Dark Blue, 18" x 16" x 2"
Price:
$66.30$27.23Designed for clients who are at low risk for skin breakdown
Standard Size 18"x16"x2"
Top of cushion cover is water resistant and vapor permeable
Selecting the Best Wheelchair Cushion
Selecting the Best Wheelchair Cushion
Although your wheelchair and cushion are separate purchases, which chair you choose is significantly affected by the type of cushion you will use. Chair and cushion are a team, each influencing the other. The proper combination of chair and cushion will enable you to sit in a neutral and stable posture and to operate the chair safely.
Cushions come in various depths and sizes which need to be accommodated by the size of your wheelchair frame. The actual length of footrests, the height of the chair back, the position of armrests, and other features are influenced by how high or low you will be sitting on a cushion. Clearly, you need to decide which cushion is best for you before you can make a final decision about which chair is best, certainly before you specify the exact dimensions of your chair.
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