Skin Protection and Cushion Design Past articles have looked at various materials commonly used in wheelchair cushions and different types of cushion covers and their relative ability to effect skin protection. This month, let's think about how some materials may be formed into a cushion and how the shape and design of a cushion can effect skin protection. 2012-01-04 Keep Reading
Skin Protection and Cushion Covers Last month, we focused on materials commonly used in wheelchair cushions. This month, let's look at the different types of cushion covers and how the type of cushion cover used may effect skin protection. Cushion covers?! Are they really that important? Well, in a word – yes! 2011-12-01 Keep Reading
Skin Protection and Cushion Materials This month, let's focus on materials commonly used in wheelchair cushions and how choice of material can affect skin protection. 2011-11-01 Keep Reading
Skin Protection and Seating - Thoughts on Pressure Reduction Last month's article gave us an overview of pressure sores, staging of pressure sores, factors associated with pressure sores and some prevention strategies. This month, I would like to look at how seating can assist in the prevention of skin breakdown and pressure ulcers. 2011-10-03 Keep Reading
Pressure Sores and Skin Protection In one of my previous articles, I wrote about the many possible goals of seating. This month, I would like to take a closer look at one goal in particular – skin protection. 2011-08-30 Keep Reading
