Top Ten Popular Wheelchair Cushions

It’s the basic things that count when you’re doing something and when you purchase a wheelchair the first thing that you would want to do is find the perfect cushion to go with it.

There is no one-size fits all type of cushion, each cushion that we sell have their own benefits and it’s important to choose the right one that will make things comfortable for you and your client.

Here at AMS we have cushions from leading brands such as Roho, Action and Sunrise Medical. We try our best to match the right cushion for your needs so below are our top 10 most popular cushions.

Jay Lite Cushion

From $347 the cushion by Sunrise Medical is the lightest in its class and is the perfect complement for wheelchairs that are lightweight.

It’s constructed with 3DX Microclimatic spacer fabric and provides microclimatic heat and moisture dissipation along with pressure distribution and optimal stability. This combination provides ventilation and airflow beneath the user.

Roho Quadtro Select High

Priced from $847 the select series cushions set the standard for performance in wheelchair seating.

It has the ability to customize the fit with the push of a button and with its ISOFLO Memory Control it’ll adjust to the individual’s shape and weight.

The cushion is also easy to carry and handle weighing from 1.7kg depending on the size and it is also flame-resistant and is repairable should it be damaged.

Roho Single Valve High Profile Cushion

From the same brand as the previous one and is priced similarly to the Quadtro it has much of the same qualities as the Quadtro.

However the single valve utilizes a DRY FLOATATION technology which provides the individual using it skin/soft tissue protection.

Furthermore it comes standard with a quick disconnect port that allows the cushion to connect to Smart Check; the world’s first personal electronic cushion security device which is used to monitor an individual’s inflation range.

Harmony Cushion

This cushion provides an individual with a lightweight, stable solution and like all Roho cushions it will adapt to an individual’s body shape over time.

It is also lightweight and stable as it is built on an anatomically-shaped foam platform that enhances the individual’s seated stability.

Jay 2 Cushion

The industry leading adjustable fluid cushion priced from $840. The Jay 2 is designed for people at high risk for skin breakdown and is a low-maintenance cushion.

It can be easily customized to accommodate specific needs of the individual. Furthermore its firm foam base is contoured to provide optimal positioning and a variety of secondary supports.

Jay Duo Cushions

An integrated and contoured solid seat pan it has a soft foam and fluid seating from $712. It’s designed to replace the sling upholstery and maintain the floor-to-height as low as possible.

It provides optimal comfort and skin protection making it ideal for clients requiring mild to moderate positioning and are at risk of skin breakdown.

Jay J2 Plus Cushion

One of our most expensive cushions with a price tag starting from $1,050 it’s worth the price for patients with a weight capacity of 295kg. There are multiple insert selections which will allow therapists to customize the cushion.

It features two types of covers, a Tritex air-exchange cover and an inconteinent-resistent low-shear cover.

Most bariatric patients have a problem with slumping forward, the cushion provides a slight anterior tilt to the cushion based which will help the patient sit more upright.

ACTION Pilot Cushion

Starting from $365 this low-profile cushion provides pressure relief for those with a history of sores. It is highly recommended for use on manual or powered wheelchairs.

The 2.54 Akton Polymer provides immersion for bony prominences and protects those with fragile skins.

ACTION Xact Soft Cushion

Priced from $745 the ACTION cushion provides excellent comfort to those who have partial or full sensation and are at risk of ulcers. Because of its unique design it provides postural stability benefits along with minimal shearing.

It also features a Bodysmart Cover with a gripping front layer to prevent users from slouching and due to its weight of 1.7kg it’s easy to handle.

AirLite Cushion

This cushion is appropriate for those who are able to perform independent weight shifts, require only basic posture support, comfort and positioning needs.

It’s designed for those with low risk and its pre-set, sealed Air Flotation component means that it’s durable and lasts longer than other foam cushions.

By combining a contoured, anatomical-shaped foam with the pre-set Air Flotation component this allows users to sit comfortably for an extended period of time.

By no means are these all of our seating cushions. We also have backrests, SPEX seating cushions and lots more here at AMS.