A recent article in Mobility Management magazine discussed a new wheelchair cushion technology that is designed to provide cooling to the wheelchair user. I found this concept new and interesting, so I read the article to find out all about the remarkable claim. The article begins by talking about how Read More
Two Dynamic wheelchair cushions comparison – The Aquila SofTech vs The Ease Cushion With so many companies making so many different wheelchair cushions it is difficult to know which cushion is right for you. To add to the complexity of choosing the right wheelchair cushion there are two Read More
2-19-20 An article taken from Rehab Management Magazine Determining the Best Cushion for Your Client This is what therapists should know about dynamic cushions and the protection they provide against pressure injury by Justine Kohlman and Siiri Koski Medical professionals who work with individuals affected by a mobility impairment oftentimes Read More
There are several documented benefits to having a standing mechanism as a part of a power wheelchair system. Benefits include urinary health improvement, increased circulation and loosening muscles to decrease spasticity. There is another benefit of using a standing mechansim in a power wheelchair and that is to help Read More
In an issue of New Mobility Magazine in 2017 there was an article where a wheelchair user wrote in to describe her problems with daily skin checks due to shoulder problems and the medical complications that followed. She is asking the editor for wheelchair cushion advice. The editor offered his Read More
11-20-19 To continue to give the consumer meaningful and useful products, the manufacturer must continue to improve their product offerings. Companies can do this by making changes to their products that result in increased benefits to its customers or by adding new products. In any event the evolution of products Read More
9-29-19 In this industry there are companies that pour great amounts of money into research and travel the world giving speeches on how pressure injuries form. Their research explores the causes of deep tissue deformation and its relationship as to the cause of pressure injury. Pressure injuries, also known as Read More
8-21-19 This blog is regarding the web searches for wheelchair cushions and the top picks or best wheelchair cushions. While you will find posts showing what some online dealers consider to be their 5 best wheelchair cushions it is important to note that each of the cushions, they select just Read More
This is a post from a disabled forum. This person is looking for suggestions for his pressure issues and asymmetries. The forum has an SCI nurse that acts as a moderator. She gives medical advice and recommendations based on her personal opinions. Sometimes those personal opinions are based on, well Read More
Being a leader in the industry of wheelchair cushions for 20 plus years, Aquila Corporation has seen it all. We have seen cushion manufacturers come and go, we have been at industry trade shows and have seen other wheelchair cushion ads in publications. They all display colorful banners, signs, catchy Read More