seating systems and positioning equipment

linear seating

• flat, non-contoured

• custom/factory ordered

• firm, rigid seating

• good for active individuals, those who can perform independent transfers, and/or those with minimal musculoskeletal involvement

contoured and/or custom contoured

• ergonomically supports individual

• provides support

• enhances postural alignment

• provides pressure relief

• may be difficult for independent transfers

anti thrust cushion

helps person not slide forward

wedge cushion

positions individual to slide backward if the chair is reduced forward to sliding

pommel cushion

allows knees to stay separated; blocking person from sliding out of chair

sacral cut out cushion

reduced pressure on coccyx

lateral leaning cushion

correct pelvic obliquity to individuals who lean to one side

amputee cushion

supports left, right, bilateral residual limbs

foam cushion

• inexpensive

• lightweight

• provides stable surface for individuals to shift weight

gel cushion

• good temperature regulation; does not store heat

• contours to the persons butt with stronger pressure relief

• supports persons posture and sitting balance

air filled cushion

• lightweight

• air relieves pressure evenly leading to excellent pressure relief and decreased likelihood of skin shearing

honeycomb cushion

• lightweight

• does not get hot

• easy to maintain

cushion contoured foam

• increased pressure distribution among whole surface area

• reduced risk of skin shearing while increasing ability for trunk stability and postural control

alternating pressure cushion

• automatically distributes pressure using a scheduled relief cycle

• reduces effort needed to shift weight

• self contouring