| A seat cushion or cooling wheel chair pad
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| | be inflated to adjust to the wheelchair
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| is an important accessory for those who
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| | user's comfort and sensitive areas. While
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| spend extended time in a mobility chair.
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| | lightweight and waterproof, they are
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| Sitting for long periods puts people at
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| | subject to leaks and punctures, and
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| risk for developing pressure sores and
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| | should be checked regularly.
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| bruises. In addition, vibration and heat
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| | COOLING WHEEL CHAIR PADS
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| can cause additional pain and discomfort.
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| | Cooling wheel chair pads are similar to
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| Following is an overview of the seating
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| | cooling cushions people use on car seats
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| pads and cushions available to wheel
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| | and office chairs. They are specifically
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| chair users.
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| | designed to reduce heat build-up and
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| FOAM CUSHIONS
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| | moisture from underneath the legs and
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| These standard seat cushions are
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| | buttocks that occur from extensive
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| lightweight and inexpensive. They come in
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| | sitting. Cooling wheel chair pads offer
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| a variety of densities and sizes to
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| | pain relief and provide comfort for a
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| accommodate the wheel chair seat. Yet,
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| | number of hours, based on pad design and
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| foam cushions typically last no longer
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| | construction.
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| than six to 12 months and should be
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| | HYBRID AND OTHER TYPES OF CUSHIONS
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| checked regularly to ensure they are
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| | Some manufacturers make cushions by
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| providing comfort and pressure relief.
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| | combining materials like foam and gel.
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| GEL CUSHIONS
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| | Others have developed new materials for
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| Gel cushions are heavy, distribute weight
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| | their cushions and pads such as composite
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| evenly, and provide good seating
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| | foam to enhance air circulation and
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| protection. While they are extremely
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| | moisture prevention.
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| durable, it is important to sure that gel
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| | Before deciding on a cushion, ask your
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| cushions maintain their shape and the
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| | health care professional which type is
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| wheelchair user isn't "bottoming out" on
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| | best for you. Then try different cushions
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| the pad. If so, it needs to be replaced.
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| | and pads for yourself to see which you
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| AIR CUSHIONS
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| | like the best and gives you the most
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| These cushions have air chambers and can
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| | comfort.
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