EquaGel Balance Cushion

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misleading description of capabilities

david w. from bowie, md

Post polio paraplegic

The soft gel cushion with removable cover, and the handle for carrying.

It could be a bit thicker.

nieva g. from garland, tx

Female, age 70, with arthritic back and hips. Also a leg which was broken and aches if she sits too long.

No maintenance, durability

No weakness in buying this cushion. It was simply a bad fit for his needs.

rodney s. from fort worth, tx (caregiver)

My 84-year-old Stepfather has pain in his buttock when he sits down. He tried the EquaGel Balance instead of LTV Seat Air Wheelchair Cushion.

Extremely comfortable while also being easy to clean and machine-washable. Perfect for an office chair. Very modest cost.

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clarence h. from sun lakes, az

I am a 93 years old retired engineer. I spend hours per day here in my corner with computer in front of me and TV above.

Its flexible structure and how the gel spreads out the weight of the body.

Haven't found any yet!

beverly o. from roanoke, va (caregiver)

My sister-in-law who has Parkinson's is using it and is very happy with it in her lift and wheelchair. I also use it when I visit. Love it!

Ease of use.

It is a bit heavy.

maureen s. from east peoria, il (caregiver)

My husband has MS and has had it for over 30 years. He sits for a great deal of the day and had developed a pressure sore.

The thickness, the gel-like feel, the honeycomb texture that adjusts as you move.

Have not discovered any but we did remove the outer cover because the attached carry strap caused skin irritation to clients back (even through his pajamas). It was positioned towards the back of the chair while he was sitting, but his motion in the chair must have caused it to become exposed. He prefers the cushion without the cover anyway.

carol h. from washington, nc (caregiver)

My brother-in-law is in a chair most of the time. This cushion relieves the pressure of sitting and is just what he'd been hoping to find. It works!

He stays comfortable and cool sitting in his chair.

No weakness found so far.

carole j. from tahlequah, ok (caregiver)

My husband, 74, has had spinal issues for many years and now requires a wheel chair. This cushion provides the comfort and air circulation he needs.

It's sturdy and quite comfortable. My mom's complaints about sitting all day are greatly reduced. Thanks!

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mark s. from new york, ny (caregiver)

My mom is 99 years old and spends most of her day in the wheelchair.

Good case with handle (shoulder handle would be great!), comfortable, easy to squirm around on.

Wish it came in a variety of smaller sizes. wish it came in several different firmnesses.

mark p. from scarborough, me

67 year old left leg amputee -- mostly ambulates with crutches but find myself sitting more and more in car, home, and periodically wheelchair.

Ease of use.

Yet to be determined

gary o. from warren, pa

Have MS and in the chair most of the day. The cushion seems to provide the benefits that it was promoted to do. Quite a different than the gel pack

It stays cool in hot weather.

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janet s. from davisburg, mi

I am 75 yrs. old and have Parkinson's disease. I am in my 14th year and when we travel, I like to have a comfortable wheelchair as back up for my wa