Avoid sores and ulcers with ergonomic wheelchair cushions!

Pressure sores are a common problem faced by wheelchair users. Wheelchair cushions are a long-term solution to this debilitating trouble. Not only do these wheelchair cushions protect skin from damage, they also aid many daily activities such as reaching out, transfers and wheelchair propulsion. Available to suit every need these cushions vary in their shapes, sizes and also in the materials they are made from. Today, you have quite a choice based on your individual need.

Wheelchair cushions are designed to distribute body weight over its surface or to re-distribute pressure away from areas where pressure sores may form. Many different materials or combination of materials are used in cushions based on their individual characteristics. While selecting the ideal cushion for you, understanding the method and materials used to make cushions helps greatly.

Cushions have one or more of these three characteristics to distribute the weight of your body - compression, displacement and tension. Quite often, wheelchair cushions are created using different materials and therefore, use a combination of these characteristics to distribute the weight. Some of the most common materials used in wheelchair cushions are foam or flexible matrix, gel or solid elastomer, water and air.

Materials that compress include foam and air. Solid gel, water and viscous fluid displace, as these are incompressible materials. Covering materials such as vinyl, cotton, and Lycra support the body in tension. Regardless of the materials used, the effectiveness of wheelchair cushions depends on its ability to distribute pressure without hindering function or causing skin damage. Work with an expert to find one just right for you and experience comfort of a new kind!

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Garima Sharma is a successful author and publisher at www.1st-at-wheelchairs.com.  Recommending wheelchairs, lift chairs, wheelchair lifts, rollators, mobility scooters along with other medical equipment and supplies.
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