The contribution the
wheelchair cushion makes to the dynamic seating stability of the user, including "smoothness of ride.
In addition to providing a stable seat, the
wheelchair cushion improves comfort, aids posture and reduces the transmission of shock during propulsion over uneven surfaces.
While selecting or adjusting a
wheelchair cushion, therapists often use interface pressure mapping (IPM) to visualize the distribution of interface pressures in real time.
The functional objectives of an effective
wheelchair cushion are to prevent tissue breakdown, promote postural stability, and increase overall sitting tolerance.
based The ROHO Group announce their plans to debut a jointly branded line of premium
wheelchair cushions.
Following research and evaluation, staff selected an electronic monitoring and alarm system that includes a disposable, thin, heat-sealed, pressure-sensitive strip positioned under a resident's bed sheet or on a
wheelchair cushion.
The Premium
Wheelchair Cushion by Tempur-Pedic Medical, Inc.
Five main materials used in
wheelchair cushion construction are standard foam, viscoelastic foam, gel, viscous fluid, and air.
For the individual characterization of the mechanical pressure of the
wheelchair cushion, the measure of the interface pressure between the person and the seating surface is the most common test performed in clinical settings [14,19-20].
Foster Davis, National Sales Manager of Freedom Designs * Kathy Fisher, BSC, OST, ATS of Therapy Supplies and Rental * Tina Roesler, MSPT, ABDA of RESNA * Donald Vliegenhart, Medical Director of Hoveround Scheduled topics include: * Beginning with the End in Mind * Considerations in
Wheelchair Cushion Selection * Review of Anatomy and Physiology * Seating & Positioning Products * Seating in the Real World * What If It Goes Wrong?
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a Seattle-based manufacturer of outdoor, travel and
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