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
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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
Cushion Options for Severely Compromised Skin By Bob Vogel|March 1st, 2017 Contact The Editor Q. I’m 58, with 30 years as a T10 para. About five years ago I started getting pressure sores on my ischial areas due to shoulder problems limiting my weight shifts. In hindsight, I should have switched to Read More
EP 08, 2016 | WOUND HEALING 5 Signs of Non-Healing Wounds To safeguard your health, be on the lookout for the signs of non-healing wounds. According to estimates from a 2012 report in the journal Wounds,… To safeguard your health, be on the lookout for the signs of non-healing wounds. According to Read More
CLEAN YOUR WHEELCHAIR CUSHION TO PROLONG ITS LIFESPAN Cleaning and examining your wheelchair cushion is a straightforward process, which when performed every week, helps to keep your seat cushion fresh and clean, and help to improve its useful lifespan. Prior to taking out your cushion, make sure you know its Read More
The simple truth about pressure injury, pressure sores, pressure ulcers. There is much written lately about using technology like MRI and ultrasound to try to figure out anatomical influences which contribute to pressure injury and to use these technologies to provide a better risk assessment for deep tissue pressure injuries. Read More
Top 5 Reasons for Nursing Home Falls March 27, 2015 People who aren’t able to take care of themselves often go to nursing homes due to the belief that they will be in less danger of problems than if they stayed at home. As a nursing home employee, part of Read More
