A hard cushion? How does that work, Ed? Seems like it would exacerbate the problem. It certainly is counter-intuitive, but there has to be some science behind it! Seems like it would hurt......bad!
Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com > From: Ed Tessier <e...@teamjeved.com> > Date: March 28, 2015 at 3:25:47 PM EDT > To: Gmail <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> > Cc: Don Price <donpric...@yahoo.com>, Bob Vogel <rhvsh...@mac.com>, Derrick > <wheel...@centurylink.net>, "quad-list@eskimo.com" <quad-list@eskimo.com> > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] seat cushions > > 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, AZ >>> C5-6, 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 >>> > >
