Wheelchairs, Cushions and Pressure sores
A wheelchair is only as good as the cushion being used. The wheelchair cushion is the component of a wheelchair that has a direct impact on pressure sore prevention. The wrong cushion can actually contribute to pressure sores so it is important to carefully consider your needs, physical limitations and risk levels when selecting a cushion.
Alternating Wheelchair Cushion Technology Makes Sense
Consider the medical protocol after a flap surgery. Medical professionals recommend and sometimes require an alternating mattress be used by the patient to prevent relapse. An alternating mattress interrupts the constant pressure to the body and stimulates circulation which is what is needed to avoid pressure sores. Doesn’t it make sense to continue medically prescribed therapy while using your wheelchair?
If you use a motionless static wheelchair cushion at home, with every passing minute your body weight is pressing down on your pelvic bones compressing the tissue beneath. The exact cause of pressure sores. This is true for any static cushion be it foam, air or gel. The circulation is cut off and cells begin to die and the result is pressure sores. That’s why with static wheelchair cushions medical professionals recommend pressure lifts or heavy leaning side to side every 20 minutes in an effort to relieve pressure and avoid pressure sores. That work is not necessary with our wheelchair cushions.
Aquila alternating wheelchair cushions are much smarter and an infinitely easier method to ensure pressure relief 60 times per hour. Our wheelchair cushions work all day long on your behalf replacing wheelchair push-ups and leaning.
Pressure mapping video of the Aquila SofTech wheelchair cushion in action versus a static Roho wheelchair cushion
What Others Are Saying About Aquila Wheelchair Cushions
“When other wheelchair cushions have failed, I can always depend on Aquila Corporation to provide the absolute best custom-made wheelchair cushions available anywhere. Their innovative design offers the highest level of skin protection and pressured distribution that my clients need to remain active, and to avoid being bedridden due to their ongoing struggles with pressure ulcers. I’ve seen time and time again how these wheelchair cushions have given wheelchair users the freedom to remain seated for greater periods of time because they now have the circulation and offloading where they need it the most. In short, the cushions that Aquila Corporation offer can change lives for the better.”
Sincerely,
Ken L. ATP, CRTS, Personal Mobility Inc. Date: 3/20/2018
Please Note: These are the two models available for purchase. Aquila Corporation no longer manufactures or sells the Airpulse PK rubber wheelchair cushion or the SofTech Basic cushion.
Custom Wheelchair Cushion Solutions
The APK2 and SofTech wheelchair cushions are custom made for each client to achieve the very best outcomes. Our cushions are not mass produced. Being custom made, each wheelchair cushion is carefully planned, laid out and hand built to deliver best results for each client. If you are looking for comfort, pressure sore prevention or healing of a current pressure sore, we can help.
Even if you have a chronic sore that will not seem to improve or heal, give us a call. We are experts at building wheelchair cushions that work to heal sores and we have never turned anyone away because a sore was too severe.
Join The Family & Be More Than a Number
At Aquila we all share in a common goal and that is to build the most effective wheelchair cushions on the market while providing top level customer service. When you invest in an Aquila wheelchair cushion you are not just a number. You become part of the Aquila family. As part of our commitment to providing the best customer service, we maintain records of equipment purchased and all communications with the clients.
When ready to order, and for fastest results, you can purchase your wheelchair cushion directly from Aquila with no prescription required. If insurance must be involved, you will need to go through an authorized durable medical equipment dealer because Aquila does not do any insurance billing. A letter of medical necessity and prescription are needed if dealing with insurance. If you want to get in touch with an authorized durable medical equipment dealer call our customer service today!
“Our company remains dedicated to providing the most effective therapeutic wheelchair cushions in the industry. We are and will always be the experts in crafting custom cushion solutions whose sole function is the prevention and healing of pressure sores.
Clients come to us with pressure sores after sitting on static wheelchair cushions and we create solutions designed to heal those pressure sores, and we do it very well. If you have pressure sores you have come to the right place. We can help. We have helped thousands of people”.
Steve Kohlman
President
Aquila Corporation