Comfort Company
Vector X with Glide Wear
An ATP & Clinician Best Pick of 2015:
I love the Glide Wear technology. When chosen for the right individual, it’s great to reduce the amount of shear force in the transfer, and I have found it to help the “active” crowd who continually moves and shifts in the chair without pressure relieving. Great cushion, great covers.
— Rob Lins, ATP, RTS, Home MediService Inc., Havre de Grace, Md.
Blue Chip Medical Products Inc.
Gel Pro Elite
A combination of fluidized gel and foam, the Gel Pro Elite car cushion helps to stabilize its user and maintain a proper seated position. The shell is made of high-density foam surrounding a segmented aqueous gel bladder. The bladder’s fluidized gel provides comfort and optimal pressure redistribution, including in areas where skin is close to the bone.
ROHO, Inc.
Smart Check
An ATP & Clinician Best Pick of 2015:
Smart Check makes it easy to ensure ROHO single-valve cushions are maintained and set up for maximum skin protection. Not only does this technology use a pre-set range for safe inflation (which was determined by collecting and analyzing data on hundreds of wheelchair users), but it also allows the clinical team to dial in a more precise safe range for individual users. Having this available brings peace of mind to the wheelchair user and also gives clinicians more confidence in prescribing a ROHO cushion — knowing that SmartCheck is taking the guesswork out of achieving proper inflation and immersion.
Supracor Inc.
Stimulite Silver
For users at lower risk for pressure sores, the ventilated, double-layered Stimulite Silver cushion can be used on a wheelchair, recliner or stadium seat to provide comfort, stability and support. It self adjusts by contouring to the user’s anatomy while equalizing pressure across the surface. Perforated honeycomb cells circulate air and evaporate moisture.
ROHO, Inc.
Smart Check
Even the best seating system can’t reach its full potential if clients don’t use it properly. ROHO’s new Smart Check system combines with the company’s high- or mid-profile single-valve cushions to help clients and caregivers use air technology to its fullest. Smart Check attaches (shown) to a cushion; then the client presses the unit to assess the cushion’s inflation. Smart Check remembers optimal inflation levels as set by the clinician or ATP, and can be easily reset as the client’s needs change. The client detaches Smart Check after readings are confirmed.
Dynamic Systems Inc.
SunMate FRG
These orthopedic cushions contain a non-halogenated, fire-retardant additive that allows the foam to burn with low-toxicity emissions and still pass fire safety standards. The cushions have eight support levels from extra soft to hard, and come in standard and custom sizes. Waterproof covers or coatings are optional.
Ottobock
Terra Flair
This stable cushion with unique anatomical support and air inserts for skin protection is the newest member of the Terra line. It has ROHO adjustable dry flotation inserts, plus Rest Suspension foam for a stable ride and optimal skin protection.