Sharing a Question and an Answer Recently, I received an email question through my blog from an occupational therapist and her question struck me as a really interesting example of how product design can influence skin protection in a particular clinical scenario. With the therapist's consent, I will share a synopsis of her question to me and my response. (Please note that some of the details regarding the client have been altered to ensure client privacy.) 2012-04-05 Keep Reading
Considering Wheelchair Configuration for Skin Protection Well, if you have been following this series, you will know that I have written about different aspects of wheelchair cushions, such as the material, design, and cushion cover, and how these may affect skin protection for a person using the cushion. You will also know that I have said that no one cushion will work best for all people. This month, I would like to write a reminder for everyone to consider wheelchair configuration and how this may influence the effectiveness of the cushion in providing skin protection. 2012-03-12 Keep Reading
Skin Protection and Cushion Design Past articles have looked at various materials commonly used in wheelchair cushions and different types of cushion covers and their relative ability to effect skin protection. This month, let's think about how some materials may be formed into a cushion and how the shape and design of a cushion can effect skin protection. 2012-01-04 Keep Reading
Skin Protection and Cushion Covers Last month, we focused on materials commonly used in wheelchair cushions. This month, let's look at the different types of cushion covers and how the type of cushion cover used may effect skin protection. Cushion covers?! Are they really that important? Well, in a word – yes! 2011-12-01 Keep Reading
Skin Protection and Cushion Materials This month, let's focus on materials commonly used in wheelchair cushions and how choice of material can affect skin protection. 2011-11-01 Keep Reading
