Wheelchair community publications and the internet show devices that are marketed as helping to prevent pressure sores. The question is, are these devices themselves really doing anything to help prevent pressure sores? We look at the function and benefit of various devices to answer this question. Apps are available that Read More
The 2019 International Seating Symposium is over and is in the books, as every ISS before, as tremendous success. Pittsburgh, PA was a gracious host to all who attended. Besides Aquila Corporation, several other seating and positioning companies shared their goods with the general public as well as with several Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention, SofTech wheelchair cushions
The International Seating Symposium (ISS) is currently taking place in Pittsburgh, PA. This premier wheelchair seating event showcases the latest in wheelchairs, positioning devices, assistive devices and several wheelchair cushions. No wheelchair component is as critical in preventing pressure injury as the wheelchair cushion. It is the medium between the Read More
Turning is the universally acknowledged best method for bed sore prevention. Turning refers to repositioning a hospital patient or bedridden nursing home resident to relieve pressure on one area of the body. Turning can restore regular blood flow to an area, keeping the skin tissues healthy and alive and effectively Read More
Aquila will be exhibiting our SofTech Pressure Sore Treatment Cushion at the premier wheelchair seating event of the year. Come visit us and see this remarkable product up close. International Seating Symposium 2019 David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States 3/19/2019 – 3/22/19 Read More
To be the best pick for a wheelchair cushion that is instrumental in preventing pressure injuries there are several criteria that we feel must be met. The cushion must be constructed to offer the best in pressure injury prevention. This means no possibility of bottoming out, ever. Our cushion pick Read More
Uncategorized pressure sore relief, wheelchair cushion, wheelchair cushions
Aquila Corporation is the manufacturer of the ONLY custom alternating wheelchair cushion that actively promotes circulation to treat and prevent pressure sores all day, every day. We have been growing and improving for 20 years. We know that our wheelchair cushions work and the studies and clinical data we possess Read More
Uncategorized alternating wheelchair cushion, wheelchair cushions
There are several brands of alternating wheelchair cushions on the market, some can even be found online. At first glance, it may appear that they are all similar, but there are significant differences in construction, effectiveness, reliability and track record. An alternating cushion could impact your health and well-being, and Read More
The science used in developing the Aquila cushion technology. In developing our cushions, key elements were function, convenience, and most importantly safety. Our cushions must provide protection even if the internal air bladders became damaged. Aquila cushion technology uses 3 layers of various types of foam in addition to the Read More
Skip to main content Census.gov Nearly 1 in 5 People Have a Disability in the U.S., Census Bureau Reports About 56.7 million people — 19 percent of the population — had a disability in 2010, according to a broad definition of disability, with more than half of them reporting the Read More
