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Which Cushion Type Is Right For Me? |
Flat Foam | Shaped Foam | Flat Gel | Shaped Gel | Air |
Skin Protection | Low | Low | Medium | High | Maximum |
Urine Proof | No | No | Better | Better | Best |
Posture Support | None | Minimal | None | Moderate - Hight | Adjustable |
Max Hours Per Day | 2 - 4 | 4 - 8 | 8 - 16 | 16 | Continual |
Maintenance | Little - None | Little - None | Regular | Regular | Occasional |
Foam is light and varies widely in stiffness and density. Proper stiffness, density and resilience help ensure adequate support and an effective lifespan. Foam envelops the buttocks well, but can be hot and is damaged by moisture and light, so a protective cover should be used. Foam wheelchair cushions absorb impact loads well.
These materials are good at minimizing heat and are typically encased by a protective cover that is easily cleaned. Because of their incompressible nature, viscous fluid and gel wheelchair cushions often use a contoured non-deforming foam base or a flat, compressible foam base to better enable the cushion to conform around the body and absorb impact.
Air wheelchair cushions are adjustable and require regular maintenance to meet the unique needs of each user. Air cushions are extremely durable, comfortable and provide maximum protection against skin breakdown. An air cushion will provide skin protection and comfort for years to come when properly maintained.
When choosing a wheelchair cushion, there are some questions you should ask yourself:
SpinLife Knows: You'll find a great selection in each of these categories on our website. Measure the width of your wheelchair from edge to edge of the upholstery using a tape measure. Likewise measure edge to edge of the upholstery front to back to find the depth of your chair. You'll need to know those measurements before you order. Give us a call at 1-800-850-0335.
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