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...@yahoo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Cushions Great stories Bobbie thanks for sharing. Joan From: Gmail [mailto:bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 2:12 PM To: lwillis...@yahoo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions I also

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PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Date: March 29, 2015 at 8:15:15 PM EDT To: Quad-list Post quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Ive had two situations in my van that were crazy.One time I pressed down on the monarch hand control

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...@sbcglobal.net To: Quad-list Post quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Mar 29, 2015 8:15 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions Ive had two situations in my van that were crazy.One time I pressed down on the monarch hand control from a stop light and the accelerator got stuck at 85 percent

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of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: diannal...@aol.com Date: March 30, 2015 at 11:38:39 AM EDT To: r.pra...@sbcglobal.net, quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions y'all are scaring me! the only back-up i have on my van is for the 0-effort steering

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-list@eskimo.com From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Date: March 29, 2015 at 8:15:15 PM EDT To: Quad-list Post quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Ive had two situations in my van that were crazy.One time I pressed down

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. Hope I never need them. Larry WillisRetired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: diannal...@aol.com Date: March 30, 2015 at 11:38:39 AM EDT To: r.pra...@sbcglobal.net, quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions y'all are scaring me

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, quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions y'all are scaring me! the only back-up i have on my van is for the 0-effort steering. it has a button to push should something happen to that for whatever reason. should i have a back up system on hand controls or check the brand? other

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I don't drive myself, but I had 1 small scare. I was in the van, my 70 year old mother driving. We pull up to a drive through window at the drug store. My mother has to open the door to get to the drawer to get the meds out. The van popped out of park and started rolling backward. My mother was

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Greg, I wouldn't call that a small scare! Just reading about it gave me chills. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: greg g...@eskimo.com Date: March 30, 2015 at 6:33:27 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L

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Great stories Bobbie thanks for sharing. Joan From: Gmail [mailto:bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 2:12 PM To: lwillis...@yahoo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions I also had 2 driving scares of being out of control. 1. I had a shoulder

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it through what had to have been a miserable time of your life. Joan  From: lwillis...@yahoo.com [mailto:lwillis...@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 10:17 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Cushions  Back in the nineties I bought a brand new Caravan, an IMS conversion

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: quad-list@eskimo.com From: Gail Holmes fgdhol...@cox.net Date: March 28, 2015 at 11:51:50 PM EDT To: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions I think most of us have enjoyed you being around and reading your post Larry

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Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net How did you break your legs Larry? I would like to hear the story. Ron On Saturday, March 28, 2015 7:37 PM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: For the first 25

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Hey Larry, don't say it won't be much longer ... you're not allowed to leave me behind and I'm not ready to leave yet!!! 3  Your Quad Twin On Saturday, March 28, 2015 8:37 PM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: For the first 25 years of my quad life I used a simple ten

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...@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 10:17 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Cushions Back in the nineties I bought a brand new Caravan, an IMS conversion. The tie-down was a floor-post with the latch on the chair. In the first month it released me twice without cause

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How did you break your legs Larry? I would like to hear the story. Ron On Saturday, March 28, 2015 7:37 PM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: For the first 25 years of my quad life I used a simple ten dollar inflatable cushionor nothing. I

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For the first 25 years of my quad life I used a simple ten dollar inflatable cushionor nothing. I never had even a hint of a sore. Then I broke both legs and had to wear casts for six months. The lousy things created awful sores on my heels, ankles, knees, everywhere the cast touched with

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: [QUAD-L] Cushions Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net How did you break your legs Larry? I would like to hear the story. Ron On Saturday, March 28, 2015 7:37 PM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: For the first 25 years of my

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...@sbcglobal.net Date: March 28, 2015 at 8:53:11 PM EDT To: Quad-list Post quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net How did you break your legs Larry? I would like to hear the story. Ron On Saturday

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Hi Q, You have to take into your calculations how much your body has changed over the past 11 years. It may not seem much, but as you age, the changes will add-up. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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To answer the first question, no I have not ever been pressure mapped. The second question is also a no. Right now I am not, knock on wood, experiencing any difficulties with pressure points on my rear end. It is just more a matter that I notice my position will slightly change throughout the

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I am probably going to get an appointment for pressure mapping. At the very minimum I will be trying to get a backup cushion for this chair. The other question I have is too large for the particular chair I am in right now, but it may fit my next chair. Quadius PS thanks for the feedback. On

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does anybody know how often we can get a new cushion thru the medicaid waiver program? I know chairs are 5 yrs. diane ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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In a message dated 5/23/2007 2:27:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: does anybody know how often we can get a new cushion thru the medicaid waiver program? I know chairs are 5 yrs. diane I personally don't know. What I do know that new physical changes with your

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That Is a Really Good Question , I think we have to have a change in our condition? Is there a number of years? I don't know either. Dana ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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I have been noticing that I am shifting a little each day in my chair and I wonder if this is because my cushion doesn't work for me as well as it used to. I have had this particular cushion for more than 11 years with no problems, but I am really wondering. I do have a new Roho Quattro

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It may not be the cushion, but rather changes taking place in/with your body. Have you ever had a pressure mapping session to determine those changes? Best Wishes W In a message dated 5/23/2007 6:22:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been noticing that I

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I was told that a cushion such as a roho quatro could be replaced if it was not repairable. (it can be patched similar to an inner tube on a tire) john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 23 May 2007 2:43 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] cushions

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Quadius, are you getting increased pressure marks from sitting. If you are, you should really address the issue as you do not want to get pressure sores. What kind of cushion have you been using for 11 years? Have you had someone adjust the Quattro that knows how to do it? let me know how

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such as a roho quatro could be replaced if it was not repairable. (it can be patched similar to an inner tube on a tire) john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 23 May 2007 2:43 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] cushions does anybody know how often

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What a generous offer. If you don't receive any request, consider donating them to your local chapter of Nat Spinal Cord Injury Association. Best Wishes W In a message dated 12/4/2006 1:01:40 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was cleaning out my closet and

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I was cleaning out my closet and found the following cushions. Does anybody have a use for them? Free to a good home. Jay - Gel Cushion 17 x 17 Roho High Profile 9 cells x 8 cells Roho Nexus Cushion 17 x 14 (New in Box, never used) I am in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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BEST in most disabled products is many times just a matter of opinions---such as some hate one type of powerchair while others love the same brand. And like Chet said everyone's body and needs are different. Myself I had roho 9 years now with no problems so far, but I have never tried any others

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pressure mapped by an OT. Its no big deal. From: Paul Jacobson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 6:59 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Cushions Hello List People! I am getting a new chair.Permobil 500. But..what

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Hi Paul,This company in CA makes custom seating. They do great work. http://www.freedomdesigns.com/seats.htmlWith Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello List People!I am getting a new chair.Permobil

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I forgot to add the link from Dave. Hi Paul, This company in CA makes custom seating. They do great work. http://www.freedomdesigns.com/seats.html With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello List People!

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It looks interesting wheelchair cushions and seating, I want to read when I get a chance. Thank you.Dana

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Hello List People! I am getting a new chair.Permobil 500. But..what is the best cushion??? I am a c5/6..with no history of skin issues. I'm 6ft 180 lbs. Have a Roho now..any other ideas. Regardless of cost, I want the best cushion. Thanks!! Paul San Diego

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Sometimes the best can be worst and the worst can be the best. But you'll never quite know for sure without a positioning assessment. Its worth the effort, especially with a Permobil W In a message dated 11/13/2006 6:00:20 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello

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Hello Paul, I enjoy my Deep Contour Jay Cushion which has done me very good service without getting to many breakdowns. You know if you sit to long at anytime you are prone to getting a pressure sore. I have had my "Deep Contour" Jay Cushion for 6 years now without getting a breakdown taking