Ride Designs : Custom Wheelchair Cushions

Custom Cushion Product Comparisons

BENEFITS Other
Custom Cushions

Protect Skin
Ride Designs’ unique method of cushion molding results in complete off-loading of ischial tuberosities, coccyx and sacrum, and decreased pressure at the greater trochanters, making it the only custom cushion appropriate for people at highest risk for skin breakdown.

Other custom cushions load bony prominences thereby increasing risk for skin breakdown.

Promote mobility without compromising skin integrity
Ride Custom Cushion contours prevent bony prominences from experiencing pressure and shear even during active movement.

Movement results in increased shear and pressure as bony prominences change their relationship to the contours of a total contact cushion.

Tolerate reasonable variance in seated position
Ride Custom Cushion contours are tolerant of subtle variances in seated position.

Even subtle positioning variance may result in increased loading of bony prominences as well as loss of support in other areas.

Adjust to accommodate change over time
The Ride CAM can be used to adjust the cushion contours to accommodate weight change, tissue atrophy, and postural change. No need for carving or accessories.

No integrated mechanism to accommodate or adjust in response to change over time. Even slight changes in weight, tissue atrophy, or postural change may result in the need for a new cushion.

Reduce heat and moisture build-up
The Ride Custom Cushion is made with patented Brock composite material that allows air to circulate, helping to keep skin dry and at the right temperature in all environments.

Total contact cushions utilizing traditional foam materials tend to be hot and retain moisture at the sitting surface, resulting in elevated risk for skin breakdown.

Lightweight
About three pounds for a 16 x 16 cushion, making it a fraction of the weight of other cushions.

Traditional foam materials tend to be heavy and bulky.

Optimize function and mobility, and reduce risk of overuse syndromes and chronic pain
People’s shapes can be captured in the Ride Custom Cushion Simulator on their wheelchairs. The Ride Designs’ manufacturing process then maintains the orientation of the person to their wheelchair and other postural supports. This results in a near perfect cushion fit.

Other custom cushions require the use of a seating simulator that requires capturing people’s shapes out of their wheelchair making it virtually impossible to ensure optimal function and mobility.

A cinch to clean
A simple wash, rinse, and dry process keeps the Ride Custom Cushion and cover fresh and clean.

Traditional custom cushion materials and covers are difficult, if not nearly impossible, to clean and sanitize.

Easy shape capturing process
The Ride Custom Cushion Simulator is lightweight, requires no electric power, and can be used virtually anywhere. No plaster or chemicals.

Other custom cushion simulators are heavy and cumbersome. Many require electrical power and/or the use of plaster or chemicals.

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Protect Skin	Ride Designs’ unique method of cushion molding results in complete off-loading of ischial tuberosities, coccyx and sacrum, and decreased pressure at the greater trochanters, making it the only custom cushion appropriate for people at highest risk for skin breakdown.	Other custom cushions load bony prominences thereby increasing risk for skin breakdown.
Promote mobility without compromising skin integrity	Ride Custom Cushion contours prevent bony prominences from experiencing pressure and shear even during active movement.	Movement results in increased shear and pressure as bony prominences change their relationship to the contours of a total contact cushion.
Tolerate reasonable variance in seated position	Ride Custom Cushion contours are tolerant of subtle variances in seated position.	Even subtle positioning variance may result in increased loading of bony prominences as well as loss of support in other areas.
Adjust to accommodate change over time	The Ride CAM can be used to adjust the cushion contours to accommodate weight change, tissue atrophy, and postural change. No need for carving or accessories.	No integrated mechanism to accommodate or adjust in response to change over time. Even slight changes in weight, tissue atrophy, or postural change may result in the need for a new cushion.
Reduce heat and moisture build-up	The Ride Custom Cushion is made with patented Brock composite material that allows air to circulate, helping to keep skin dry and at the right temperature in all environments.	Total contact cushions utilizing traditional foam materials tend to be hot and retain moisture at the sitting surface, resulting in elevated risk for skin breakdown.
Lightweight	About three pounds for a 16 x 16 cushion, making it a fraction of the weight of other cushions.	Traditional foam materials tend to be heavy and bulky.
Optimize function and mobility, and reduce risk of overuse syndromes and chronic pain	People’s shapes can be captured in the Ride Custom Cushion Simulator on their wheelchairs. The Ride Designs’ manufacturing process then maintains the orientation of the person to their wheelchair and other postural supports. This results in a near perfect cushion fit.	Other custom cushions require the use of a seating simulator that requires capturing people’s shapes out of their wheelchair making it virtually impossible to ensure optimal function and mobility.
A cinch to clean	A simple wash, rinse, and dry process keeps the Ride Custom Cushion and cover fresh and clean.	Traditional custom cushion materials and covers are difficult, if not nearly impossible, to clean and sanitize.
Easy shape capturing process	The Ride Custom Cushion Simulator is lightweight, requires no electric power, and can be used virtually anywhere. No plaster or chemicals.	Other custom cushion simulators are heavy and cumbersome. Many require electrical power and/or the use of plaster or chemicals.