Ride Designs® Custom Cushions : Fitting Process

Our cushions are fitted by Ride Designs Certified providers who undergo comprehensive product training and education. Each cushion includes an owner’s manual, that outlines the fitting process in greater detail, and two Ride Gauges that ensure an accurate fit.

The fitting process begins by installing the Ride Custom Cushion without its cover in the wheelchair. A Ride Gauge, a 3/4" thick piece of impression foam, is placed in the ischial well and the person transfers on to the cushion. The amount by which the gauge is compressed measures the degree of off-loading of the ischial tuberosities. If the person is too low or is actually "bottoming out" in the cushion, the Ride CAM (Contour Adjustment Mechanism) can be adjusted to correct the fit. Once all adjustments are completed, the cover is replaced and the cushion is ready to go.

The Ride Custom Cushion is the only custom cushion that can be adjusted without carving, reshaping, or the use of accessories. Adjustments of the Ride CAM can be done over time to account for weight loss or muscle atrophy to maintain off-loading and to improve postural alignment and control.

Important Note: No wheelchair cushion can completely prevent a pressure sore. People should increase their sitting time gradually while closely monitoring skin for redness. Once sitting tolerance is established, daily skin inspections should be completed. If redness appears, use of the cushion should cease and a physician or health care professional should be consulted.

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