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Sitting on a wheelchair can be compared to buying shoes for your lifestyle. If you end up buying uncomfortable shoes, it will affect your lifestyle; cause you a lot of pain and a lot of misery. In the same way, a wrong wheelchair can also cause a lot of discomforts.
Sitting for long hours on a wheelchair every single day and trying to live a normal active lifestyle can come with its own challenges. By purchasing good pressure relief wheelchair cushions, you can ensure that your life on a wheelchair is all the more comfortable.
What to look out for in pressure relief wheelchair cushions?
The first most important thing to consider when purchasing new pressure relief wheelchair cushions is the comfort level. You might be spending just a few hours a day on your wheelchair, or you might be spending most of your time on it. There are different types of pressure relief wheelchair cushions available for different needs. Some come with memory foam, some are gel based, and some might even be air foam based. Choose one which fits your specific lifestyle and which will be good for you in the long run.
It is also important to consider the brand and the manufacturer of the pressure relief cushion when purchasing a new one for yourself. Non-reputed brands might offer less pricey versions than their competitor brands, however, more often than not; they do not offer high-quality materials. This will eventually end up doing you more harm than good, as the low-quality pressure relief wheelchair cushions might not be suitable for you and body structure and can cause sores, aches and pains.
When choosing a new pressure relief cushion for your wheelchair, be sure to check if the cushion comes with a skin protection cover or not. This kind of a cover will reduce or eliminate any kind of friction occurring between you and the cushion like rashes, friction burns or sores on your skin. A good protective cushion will also ensure that the cushion itself does not get too heated up when you sit on it for long hours. This might also cause a lot of discomfort to your body.
Ensure that your new pressure relief cushion fits well to your wheelchair. Sometimes, it is possible that a cushion might be just perfect for you, but is a little bit of a tight fit, or slightly small for your wheelchair. In the long run, all of these can cause you a lot of problems.
When looking for a new pressure relief cushion, it is always best to first fit it on to your wheelchair and then give it a test run. Ensure that the cushion fits snugly and perfectly on to your wheelchair, as this will affect the quality of your overall experience on the cushion.
Choosing the right pressure relief cushion for a wheelchair can really change your experience of sitting on wheelchairs for a longer period of time.