Fwd: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Larry Willis]

I have had a pressure sore on my bottom for over ten years now. It refuses
to heal. I got it during a hospital stay for an infection. I got a roho
shortly thereafter. It healed other sores but not this one. I thought I
would give this one a try.

-- Forwarded message --
From: 
Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question
To: lwillis82...@gmail.com


Is your current Roho not working? I have used a Roho for more than 30 years
and would be afraid to go to something else and possibly get a pressure
sore. Rose

In a message dated 7/29/2016 9:42:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lwillis82...@gmail.com
 writes:

Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me
to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it?
Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your
opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it


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*Resent-From:* quad-list@eskimo.com

*From:* Bobbie Humphreys >
*Date:* July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
*To:* quad-list@eskimo.com

*Subject:* *[QUAD-L] Pens?*

I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with?
I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any
pressure.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday

=

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[diannal767]

I sit in the foam/air combo which keeps me more stable. the air is only in the 
back. this cushion is meant for people with or has had skin breakdown. I sat in 
a gel for 25 yrs with no problems and like you lori, was up for the whole day 
and yes, I had no problems until I got my new quatrum. the rep did not adjust 
the cushion flush to the back which allowed my cheeks to hang over the edge of 
the back of the cushion. I drive and yes I sit much higher. it's strange but I 
got use to it. my head is very close to the door post. i'm 5'2 with short arms 
and sit close to the steering wheel. had to be that way so I could reach 
everything! Happy Birthday Lori!!!




I would love to sit more "stable" as well as keeping my ischial tuberousities 
safe from further breakdown... especially having old battle wound on both of 
them. The Ride Design cushions seem to offer that. Along with breathing room 
down there.





-Original Message-
From: Lori Michaelson 
To: quad-list 
Sent: Sat, Jul 30, 2016 3:30 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question




I have never had a problem with "pressure" no matter what Cushion I have used. 
Further, I never needed a "special" cushion until all of these rehab chairs 
that began to come out around 1999 came with seat plates rather than bucket 
seats. I digress, when I came home from rehab in 1980 in first Wheelchair 
[Everest and Jennings] it had a seat plate I sat up on a foam/gel cushion 
whereby I got a little sore on my tailbone.


I did not have any problem with any wounds until they came out with these 
latest chairs. After my Everest and Jennings [of which I sat in for only 4 or 5 
years) I had a wheelchair called a Fortress Scientific that I sat in for 14 
years, 14 hours a day without shifting my weight, and it was just a very 
comfortable bucket seat with nothing underneath my butt except for a thick area 
of air which was below the seat part of the bucket seat. I never had one... 
single... skin breakdown over those 14 years.


However, it is just another way for the people who come out with wheelchairs 
and cushions and all of that stuff to keep the money rolling in. Sorry to sound 
so cynical, but it is true.


I was just encouraged [by someone on this list fairly recently] to try it since 
the Roho cushions have always had me weeble wobbling all over the place. I 
began using the Roho cushions after having a Stage III wound. I have not been 
able to try another kind [like the ride design cushions] but being held more 
stable and sitting lower to the ground. Instead of buying high-profile Roho 
question that always has to be "maintained" when I now do not have someone to 
maintain it. Except for faithful Tom Borcherding... the president of Roho. 
Which I can't thank him enough for!


For the longest time I have been wanting to ask people on the list how they are 
able to see out of there van windows??? 


This is simply because ever since I have gotten one of the latest rehab power 
chairs (whether it be Permobil or Quantum which basically all sit at a high 
level because of the tilt features) and then have had to put a Roho Cushion on 
top of such a high sitting chair... I sit so high in my conversion vehicles 
(even with a 10 inch drop floor!) that I can't see anything except the road in 
front of me. I can't even see road signs. 


I am the passenger and no matter who my driver is... my chin is level with 
their forehead! 


I would love to sit more "stable" as well as keeping my ischial tuberousities 
safe from further breakdown... especially having old battle wound on both of 
them. The Ride Design cushions seem to offer that. Along with breathing room 
down there.


~Lori 





On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 9:42 PM, Larry Willis  wrote:


Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me to 
get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it? Take a 
look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your opinion. I 
currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it




Begin forwarded message:



Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
From: Bobbie Humphreys 
Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens?



I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with?
I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any 
pressure.
Bobbie

Smile Everyday








-- 


"Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and heart 
and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean Koontz

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Lori Michaelson]

I have never had a problem with "pressure" no matter what Cushion I have
used. Further, I never needed a "special" cushion until all of these rehab
chairs that began to come out around 1999 came with seat plates rather than
bucket seats. I digress, when I came home from rehab in 1980 in first
Wheelchair [Everest and Jennings] it had a seat plate I sat up on a
foam/gel cushion whereby I got a little sore on my tailbone.

I did not have any problem with any wounds until they came out with these
latest chairs. After my Everest and Jennings [of which I sat in for only 4
or 5 years) I had a wheelchair called a Fortress Scientific that I sat in
for 14 years, 14 hours a day without shifting my weight, and it was just a
very comfortable bucket seat with nothing underneath my butt except for a
thick area of air which was below the seat part of the bucket seat. I never
had one... single... skin breakdown over those 14 years.

However, it is just another way for the people who come out with
wheelchairs and cushions and all of that stuff to keep the money rolling
in. Sorry to sound so cynical, but it is true.

I was just encouraged [by someone on this list fairly recently] to try it
since the Roho cushions have always had me weeble wobbling all over the
place. I began using the Roho cushions after having a Stage III wound. I
have not been able to try another kind [like the ride design cushions] but
being held more stable and sitting lower to the ground. Instead of buying
high-profile Roho question that always has to be "maintained" when I now do
not have someone to maintain it. Except for faithful Tom Borcherding... the
president of Roho. Which I can't thank him enough for!

For the longest time I have been wanting to ask people on the list how they
are able to see out of there van windows???

This is simply because ever since I have gotten one of the latest rehab
power chairs (whether it be Permobil or Quantum which basically all sit at
a high level because of the tilt features) and then have had to put a Roho
Cushion on top of such a high sitting chair... I sit so high in my
conversion vehicles (even with a 10 inch drop floor!) that I can't see
anything except the road in front of me. I can't even see road signs.

I am the passenger and no matter who my driver is... my chin is level with
their forehead!

I would love to sit more "stable" as well as keeping my ischial
tuberousities safe from further breakdown... especially having old battle
wound on both of them. The Ride Design cushions seem to offer that. Along
with breathing room down there.

~Lori


On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 9:42 PM, Larry Willis 
wrote:

> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me
> to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it?
> Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your
> opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry Willis
> Retired and proud of it
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *Resent-From:* quad-list@eskimo.com
> *From:* Bobbie Humphreys 
> *Date:* July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT
> *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com
> *Subject:* *[QUAD-L] Pens?*
>
> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with?
> I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any
> pressure.
> Bobbie
>
> Smile Everyday
>
>


-- 
"Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and
heart and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean
Koontz

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[alcibiates2]

Contour seats have to be designed to fit you. If it's meant to fit everyone it 
will just cause you more problems. I personally need a seat that reclines and 
can tilt in space. I do know it's possible to get Contour seats that can do 
this. Car seats are made to recline an automotive manufacturers have been 
studying the way people sit for a long time much longer then wheelchair 
manufacturers. I'm absolutely certain that Contour seats can be made to fit 
into wheelchairs without risking sores.
I get a little upset when I get into a car seat that is more comfortable then 
my wheelchair and reclines electrically yet nothing like it is available in a 
wheelchair. Let's face it a Roho seat maybe the height of comfort in 
wheelchairs but it looks like crap. I think it's about time some wheelchairs 
had a little bit more Style.
Best wishes to all
John



 Original message 
From: greg  
Date: 07/30/2016  12:04 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question 

I have always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will 
be a better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a 
different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. 
though if it fits good, might as well try it.
Greg


> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor
> wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you
> familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what
> you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
> Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry WillisRetired and proud of it
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> From: Bobbie Humphreys  Date: July
>> 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject:
>> [QUAD-L] Pens?
>>
>>
>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write
>> with? I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to
>> apply much or any pressure. Bobbie
>>
>> Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[diannal767]

I currently have a stage 4 wound and NSN (national seating & mobility) put me 
on a Roho Hybrid Elite which is foam/air combo but they suggested otherwise, 
try the Ride Designs by Java. So it must be a good cushion.
Dianna


I don't know much about any other seating other than ROHOI have been on 
them for 19 years now, when there has ever been a problem the team at Roho work 
with me to try and get it right.  Dan H**
 



 
 
 
 On Saturday, July 30, 2016 11:04 AM, greg  wrote:

  

 

I have always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will 
be a better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a 
different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. 
though if it fits good, might as well try it.
Greg




> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor
> wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you
> familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what
> you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
> Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry WillisRetired and proud of it








-Original Message-
From: Danny Hearn 
To: greg ; quad-list 
Sent: Sat, Jul 30, 2016 12:39 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question



I don't know much about any other seating other than ROHOI have been on 
them for 19 years now, when there has ever been a problem the team at Roho work 
with me to try and get it right.  Dan H**
 



 
 
 
 On Saturday, July 30, 2016 11:04 AM, greg  wrote:

  

 

I have always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will 
be a better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a 
different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. 
though if it fits good, might as well try it.
Greg




> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor
> wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you
> familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what
> you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
> Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry WillisRetired and proud of it
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> From: Bobbie Humphreys  Date: July
>> 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject:
>> [QUAD-L] Pens?
>>
>>
>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write
>> with? I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to
>> apply much or any pressure. Bobbie
>>
>> Smile Everyday




  
 
  

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[Danny Hearn]

I don't know much about any other seating other than ROHOI have been on 
them for 19 years now, when there has ever been a problem the team at Roho work 
with me to try and get it right.  Dan H** 

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always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will be a 
better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a 
different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. 
though if it fits good, might as well try it.Greg

> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor> wants me to 
> get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you> familiar with it? Take a 
> look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what> you think. I value your opinion. I 
> currently use a roho. Thanks,> Larry WILLIS>> Larry WillisRetired and proud 
> of it>>> Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com>> 
> From: Bobbie Humphreys  Date: July>> 27, 2016 at 
> 2:39:21 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject:>> [QUAD-L] Pens?>> I 
> wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write>> with? I'm 
> looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to>> apply much or any 
> pressure. Bobbie Smile Everyday

  

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question

[greg]

I have always gone back to Roho after trying a new cushion. I'm sure there will be a better one sometime. I like the contour part. But, I worry every butt is a different shape and size. If it curves where you don't, could cause an issue. though if it fits good, might as well try it.
Greg
> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor
> wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you
> familiar with it? Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what
> you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks,
> Larry WILLIS
>
> Larry WillisRetired and proud of it
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> From: Bobbie Humphreys  Date: July
>> 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject:
>> [QUAD-L] Pens?
>>
>>
>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write
>> with? I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to
>> apply much or any pressure. Bobbie
>>
>> Smile Everyday