Wheelchair seat cushions are obtainable by physician’s prescription or off the shelf and are created from various materials like foam, gel, urethane honeycomb or air-filled compartments. Depth, stiffness and style of cushion is dependent on your requirements. The stress produced by sitting down for an extended time might break down the skin layers and result in problems like pressure sores.
A wheelchair pad can reduce most of this stress and help with good posture. Measuring someone for a wheelchair cushion depends on if it is a replacement cushion or if the cushion is bought independently from a brand new wheelchair.