b'Low-pro\x1fle for improved mobilityWHEELCHAIR CUSHIONSWheelchair adaptations forstroke patientsFor individuals who have had a stroke and have not regained enough muscle controlT-Foam Stroke Cushion with SSI to walk safely, a wheelchair is the meanspressure-relieving gel insert at backto independent mobility.However, wheel chairs were designed to be propelled with two arms, and most stroke patients have full use of only one.Some patients can be taught to propel a)eet can reach floorwheelchair using one arm and one leg, but thisto self-propelonly works for patients tall enough to reachRear Gel padthe ground with their feet while seated. This can be a major inconvenience. Here are threeStroke Cushions with Low-Pro\x1fle Solid Seat STROKECOVERS approaches to solve this important problem.Front Insert (SSI)Rigid closed-cell foam Solid Seat 1. Use an AliMed Stroke CushionInsert promotes upright sitting posture without increasing The Stroke Cushion \x1ells the sling-seatBasic Stroke Cushion with SSIthe overall seat cushion height. Concave bottom \x1ells a area and protects ischial tuberosities withwheelchairs sagging sling seat and allows users legs to shear-reducing gel. Stroke cushion nestles(Cutaway of cover shown to illustrate gel pad) reach the \x1door. Front waterfall edge reduces pressure at into the concave seat withoutraising thedistal edges of thighs. Three options to choose from:seat height. For added comfort, chooseBasic Stroke Cushions with SSIGel insert in the rear the Stroke Cushion with a T-Foam layer.of the SSI offers coccyx protection. Gel/cushion interface See our selection at right. helps prevent window edema by creating a gradual pressure 2.Install a drop seattransition between the \x1ermness of the extra low-pro\x1ele SSI and the soft, pressure-relieving gel insert.Not all wheelchairs are adjustable to hemi height. Drop seats replace wheelchairT-Foam Stroke Cushion with SSI T-Foam Stroke Cushions with SSI offer greater sling seats to lower the seating surface bycushioning. Layer of 1"-thick, pressure-relieving Mediumapproximately 2". Drop seats install on T-Foam Memory Foam lays over SSI for comfort andthe chair frame and require the use of apressure distribution. Gel insert in the rear of the SSIwheelchair cushion for protection. Whenoffers coccyx protection. you install a drop seat, you wont be able Pommel Stroke Cushions with SSI assist withto fold the chair unless it is removed. hip abduction. For those experiencing a slight increase See p. 347. in hip adductor tone. Pommel keeps hips apart, improving3.Buy a hemi-height wheelchairalignment and minimizing tendency to slide forward.Pommel Stroke Cushion with SSI(Not available with T-Foam layer.)A hemi-height wheelchair has a seat that is 2" lower than a standard wheelchair. Average cost is $400 to $700. Youll \x1end CUSHION TYPE18"W x 16"DPRICE 16"W x 16"DPRICEhemi-chairs from all of the wheelchairBASIC STROKE CUSHION w/GEL PAD#1117$114.00 ea manufacturers we represent. For a wide FAX800.437.2966 selection, visit AliMed.com. T-FOAM STROKE CUSHION #1392$141.75 ea POMMEL STROKE CUSHION#1545$144.25 ea#1546$150.50 ea California residents, see below.Replace old cushion covers800.225.2610AliMed .com only Replacement Cushion CoversSELECT FABRIC00 Instead of purchasing entirely new $ 54. ea cushions when their covers become worn and#165ZSTRETCH KNIT, BLACKONLY $54.00 ea!frayed, take advantage of AliMeds unique#165ANSALITEX/NO-SLIP BOTTOM, BLACK TOP,All sizes! customization and replacement options for yourGREY BOTTOMONLY $54.00 ea!Custom sizes too! cushion covers. This convenient option is handy#165WNAUGAHYDE COVER,when washing your cushions original covers, orBLACKONLY $54.00 ea!when its time to replace your worn-out covers.Specify width and depth: 16"W x 16"D; 18"W x 16"D; Select a fabric from the list to the right and18"W x 18"D; 20"W x 18"D; 22"W x 18"D.specify width, depth, and height. Specify height*: 1", 2", 3", 4" or custom-orderheight at no extra charge.*We will make any size cover at no extra charge call 800.225.2610 x103 for details. Custom covers cannot be returned. California residents, see below.California Proposition 65 StatementWARNING:This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State 346 of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to https:// www.p65warnings .ca .gov.'