The key is don't change anything if you aren't getting pressure sores. Every
quad is a different size, bone structure, activity level, weight, amount of
transfers, pressure relief, age. So many things go into the equation. Rohos
aren't any good if you don't have help maintaining the air pressure. I have had
17 years pressure sore free on 4 Jay 2 cushions. I will stick with this method
until my luck changes.
Ron
On Saturday, March 28, 2015 2:25 PM, Ed Tessier <e...@teamjeved.com> wrote:
I used Roho for almost 30 years without problems. I couldn't understand how so
many quads pressure sores. After a very active lifestyle and losing some
weight Roho stopped being effective. I tried everything else on the market,
EVERYTHING. I lost almost a year and a half in bed when I finally tried the
RIDE CUSHION. It is completely counterintuitive – – A HARD FOAM customized
seat. It has worked well for two years now and got me most of my life back.
On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Gmail <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> wrote:
Great advice! Bobbie
Smile Everyday
On Mar 27, 2015, at 5:25 PM, Don Price <donpric...@yahoo.com> wrote:
I used a Jay 2 Gel Cushion for about 20 years and then switched to a Roho
Quadtro. Both have their pluses and minuses, but overall the Roho has been much
better for my skin. I highly recommend the Quadtro.
Remember that there will be an adjustment period with any new cushion you get.
We all know what a big change it is when any adjustment is made to our sitting
position, even an inch or two changes everything. So, whatever cushion you try
be sure to give it a few weeks before you give it thumbs up or down.
Now for my 'pros' and 'cons.'
Jay 2 gel: Pros - stable base, easy to clean. no air adjustments needed. Cons -
very heavy, inferior skin protection (my experience) and the foam base
amplifies bumps as you roll.
Roho:Pros - better skin protection, adjustable, cushions bumps, excellent
customer service (the Pres. reads our quadlist!)Cons - harder to clean,
possibility of punctures or leaks, have to adjust air in elevation changes.
My number one suggestion is to always have TWO cushions, that way if one gets
dirty or damaged you can use the backup. Also, if you're transferring between
chairs you can simply put the other cushion in the other chair. Having a backup
cushion will save you many headaches! If your insurance won't buy you a
spare:1. pony up the extra $400 for a cushion.2. have a fundraiser with friends
to raise the money.3. ask your local CIL or spinal cord association if any have
been donated (we get them in our office quite often.)4. Do a gofundme webpage.
Do whatever it takes to get two cushions!
Don Tempe, AZC5-6, 1982, diving
From: Gmail <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>
To: Bob Vogel <rhvsh...@mac.com>
Cc: Derrick <wheel...@centurylink.net>; "quad-list@eskimo.com"
<quad-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] seat cushions
Besides, everybody sits different every single day.
I've tried MANY different cushions over my 43 years. Roho works the very best
for me. I'm C-4,5,6,7 I also use the Quadro select hi profile. Why not just
give it the old college try? Bobbie
Smile Everyday
> On Mar 26, 2015, at 8:09 PM, Bob Vogel <rhvsh...@mac.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Derrick,
>
> In my *survey of one* I use the ROHO Quadtro Select, it is an air cushion with
> four quadrants that give you a custom fit. The cushion has two buttons on
> the front--the green
> button enables your pelvis to immerse and balance out, pushing the red button
> locks the
> air in place and keeps you very stable--it keeps me stable.
>
> As far as pressure mapping, no matter what cushion you are looking at, do NOT
> rely on
> pressure mapping alone. Pressure mapping is a tool to help, but the most
> important tool is looking at the skin on your butt after sitting on the
> cushion for an extended
> period of time.
>
> An example of this is when I was looking at a different type of cushion--it
> mapped out fantastic,
> all blue and cool. However at the end of the day my skin was bright red and
> hot. If I had just
> relied on the pressure map and not checked my skin with a mirror each night I
> would have surely
> ended up with a bad pressure ulcer.
>
> My 2-cents.
>
> Bob V
>
>> On Mar 26, 2015, at 4:54 PM, Derrick wrote:
>>
>> I need a good cushion for pressure relief.Many suggest air cushion/Roho but
>> balance is compromised. Plus you need to make sure that you have proper air
>> in them.
>>
>> I've been using Jay2 and Motion Concept the past few years.
>> Is gel or air cushions more popular?
>>
>> Has anyone tried the Comfort Company Vicair cushions?
>> It maps out better than Roho, supposedly.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Derrick W in PA
>
