wheelchair cushion

Mobility seat support

A wheelchair cushion is a padded support placed on a wheelchair seat for comfort and pressure relief.

Because wheelchair users sit for extended periods, cushions help prevent pressure sores and improve posture: The occupational therapist recommended a gel wheelchair cushion.

Materials range from foam to air-filled cells to specialized gels.

Related
  • seatPlace for sitting
  • paddingMaterial for cushioning
  • foamBubble-filled substance
  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance
  • pressureForce upon contact

weight distribution · relief · pressure sore · mobility · support · comfort · posture · contour · velcro · transfer · sitting · sitting position · sore · ulcer · bedsore · fabric · breathable · ergonomic

Categories
Opposites
seating surface vs. back support

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Lower spine cushioning

headrest · armrest · footrest · neck support

seated mobility vs. ambulatory mobility

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Footwear for sustained ambulation

prosthetic foot

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G