Life Is Better Without Pain from Sitting All Day
Individuals who utilize wheelchairs benefit from any accessories that promote increased comfortability, considering they are sitting in their wheelchair for a majority of their day.
Here are some of the most popular wheelchair accessories that add more comfort.
1. Cushions
There are numerous types of cushions that you can choose from. It’s important to find what’s best for you:
Foam Cushions
Foam cushions provide structure and stability and can conform to each user’s body type individually. Foam cushions are easy to transport and lightweight.
Advantages:
- Lightweight & generally low maintenance • Available in a wide variety of sizes, densities, thickness • Affordable, least expensive
Air Cushions
Commonly used to disperse weight to avoid prolonged pressure. The cushion consists of cells or chambers which are inflated with air to fit each individual.
Advantages:
- Air can travel between cells which allows the cushion to contour to the user as they move to provide specific pressure relief to specific areas. • Provides shock absorption and is lightweight • Cells are adjustable
Urethane Honeycomb Cushions
Advantages:
- Lightweight, flexible, & easy to clean • Increases airflow and temperature regulation compared to a foam cushion. • Decreased moisture retention
Gel Cushions
Advantages:
- Increased comfort with cooling effects • Gel is located to alleviate weight from bony prominences • Better for active individuals and will decrease shear forces • More expensive, provide better pressure distribution than foam
2. Adjustable Wheelchair Backs
Wheelchair backs are great for many in that they provide an extra layer of comfort, allowing you to adjust their positioning. The height, angle, and depth of wheelchair backs are adjustable. For better stability and optimal support for one’s posture, we consider wheelchair backs a must-have.
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3. Brake Add-ons
Add-ons such as break extensions allow users to reach the handle easily, giving better safety and mobility as needed. Since standard breaks aren’t exactly tailor fitted for some people, extensions exist to help them.
4. Trays
Many of those in wheelchairs need trays to either eat or work whenever accessible tables aren’t readily available. Trays also allow reading, writing, and organizing a whole lot easier, especially when they come in different shapes and sizes to suit individual preferences. Some even have cup holders!
5. Covers for Armrests
Armrests can get uncomfortable at times. Fortunately, there are different covers that one can use to alleviate the pain from having to place their arms on the rests all day long, preventing sores as a result of the pressure and built-up sweat.
With the accessories above, life would be a whole lot less challenging for wheelchair users and those caring for them. Another great accessory to always have with you is easy access to accessible transportation when you need it.
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