I never had pressure mapping until I developed a stage one pressure ulcer. I didn't realize it at the time that it was being caused by my jeans. I sat on a number of different cushions during the very simple procedure. It turns out that the best cushion for me is the 2 inch piece of foam. A RoHo showed my bottom to have very many red spots, same with the very expensive gel cushions. You should move around or have the occupational therapists move you around to see where/when pressure is occurring. In answering the first post of this original question, my concern was the person was being pushed to buy a question just because of a dealer recommends the cushion. We all have different asses ;-)
_____ From: Steve Oldaker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:34 AM To: 'e m treston'; 'Derrick'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] seat cushion As I've posted previously, I question the true value of pressure mapping. Doesn't the process and mapping assume you will always be seated (positioned) exactly the same way in your chair on your cushion each time? It seems even a minor variance (perhaps 1") left, right, forward or backward would effectively change the mapping. There may also be variances due to types of clothing worn and changes in weight. Steve - C4, 21 years From: e m treston [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 9:10 AM To: 'Derrick'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] seat cushion NEVER get a new cushion without being pressure mapped. If you have had no skin issues with your current cushion why oh why would you want to risk a breakdown with a cushion recommended by a DME supplier? _____ From: Derrick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] seat cushion Does anyone use the new seat cushion The Matrx Flo-tech cushion Here is their website http://www.motionconcepts.com/ My dealer rep recommended it. I use to use a Jay GS and Jay 2. I am looking at getting a new cushion. Thanks, DerrickW
