Ride Designs
Java Cushion
Built to aid in the reduction of pressure and tissue deformation, the Java cushion’s patented contour redistributes forces of pressure and shear from high-risk areas, while selectively applying the forces to more tolerant areas to help decrease long-term skin risk. The lightweight cushion is also engineered to help skin stay cooler and drier, while improving sitting stability.
An ATP & Clinician Best Pick of 2016:
We’ve been seeing
a lot of success
with this cushion
for users of all sorts of diagnoses, such as spinal cord injury, multiple
sclerosis and even Alzheimer’s. It does a wonderful job of protecting
the skin by offloading bony prominences and improving air circulation,
and it promotes upright sitting by preventing posterior pelvic
tilt. For fans of Ride custom seating, this is the off-the-shelf cushion
we’ve been waiting for!
— Desmond Wiles, ATP/SMS, Numotion
Reflex Cushion
A non-adjustable cushion for
clients at moderate risk of skin
breakdown, the Reflex offers
air-foam floatation that does not
need adjustment. A built-in air-release
device lets some air out, and
the fixed amount of immersion
prevents bottoming out while
conforming to the client’s body
for pressure distribution, comfort
and stability. Reflex automatically
reinflates when the client moves
off of it. In Widths and depths
starting at 12", and up to 20".
Comfort Company
Embrace ATI
An ATP & Clinician Best Pick of 2016:
I like the Embrace
ATI to accommodate
mild/moderate
obliquities that can
be adjusted, but will
stay in the desired position. I also like the simple option of covers.
— Matt Wattenbarger, PT/ATP, Numotion
Ride Designs
Forward Cushion
Ride’s Forward cushion is
designed for wheelchair users
seeking comfort, greater sitting
stability, improved skin outcomes
and protection from incontinence
or spill accidents. The Forward
cushion surrounds the pelvis
with supportive contours while
reducing pressure around at-risk
bony prominences. This helps
to improve postural control and
balance without sacrificing skin
protection. The Forward is HCPCS
coded E2607.
Evolution Cushion
An ATP & Clinician Best Pick of 2016:
When all else fails and we trial the Evolution cushion, it almost always
comes up big. A foam and air cushion, the Evolution does not require
a hand pump because it fills itself when the valve is opened and the
foam expands. Sit on it, open
the valve, let out air, close the
valve and you have a “custom
contoured” seat cushion that is
very lightweight. Excellent for
use on an ultralight chair when
trying to reduce as much weight
as possible.
— Chuck Hepler, ATP, Numotion
Aquila Corp.
SofTech Cushion
This automatic, self-contained alternating
wheelchair seat cushion system operates similarly
to an alternating mattress and can perform
posterior pressure relief for a wheelchair user
up to 60 times an hour. The battery-operated
system, electronics and pump are integrated
into the cushion base for a clean, streamlined
appearance and ease of function and use. Each
SofTech cushion is customized specifically for
its user based on the client’s unique needs and
on the locations of any current pressure injuries
the client has.
Evolution PSV Wave
Designed for wheelchair users who are at high
risk of tissue breakdown, the Evolution PSV
Wave is an adjustable skin-protection seat
cushion with a solid positioning base and is
available in three styles (Contoured Positioning
Wedge, Lateral Positioning base or Contoured
Positioning Base). The cushion has an Air-Foam
Floatation construction, a Pressure Setting
Valve (PSV) and a base composed of closed-cell
foam. Seat widths are available from 12" to 24",
with depths from 14" to 20". Choose a mesh
or an incontinence-style cover. The Evolution
Wave is also available in a standard valve
Blue Chip Medical Products Inc.
GRZ Cushion
The GRZ is a dynamic self-adjusting air bladder
system consisting of three individual air cell
chambers that work to redistribute pressure
and adjust to the user’s body weight and
position. For wheelchair users at moderate
to high risk of skin breakdown who also need
significant postural support, the GRZ enables
therapists to offer proper alignment and trunk
stability and to adjust for pelvic obliquities.
The GRZ accomplishes all this without needing
pumps or adjustments. An adjustable strap
secures the cushion to the chair for safety. The
GRZ is 4" thick and is available in 16", 17", 18",
20", 22" and 24" widths. It’s coded E2622 and
E2623.
JUNIOR Cushions Backs
The JUNIOR line of seat cushions
and back supports was designed
especially for active kids, using
anthropometric data to develop
lightweight, streamlined seating
solutions. The lineup includes a
10x10" seat cushion, plus 10" back
supports (for 9-11" chairs) in mid
or deep configurations and with
pediatric-specific VariLock hardware.
All use VARILITE Air-Foam
Floatation.
Supracor Inc.
Stimulite Contoured
The Stimulite Contoured Pediatric
Cushion has a soft top layer
fused to a firmer bottom layer of
honeycomb for positioning and
comfort. Adductors, abductors
and an ischial dish position the
child, while soft honeycomb
cells keep him/her in place. The
cushion is available in sizes 10x10",
12x12" and 14x14", and it’s naturally
antimicrobial and machine
washable.