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Which cushion is best for sitting long periods, pain relief, preventing pressure sores?

April 26, 2017best cushion pain periods pressure relief sitting Sores

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Which cushion is best for sitting long periods, pain relief, preventing pressure sores?

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Regarding the ROHO family of products, the high profile (4″ cells) line of products are going to offer the most immersion (sinking in) into the cushion. This greater immersion will increase the force (weight) redistribution of the client thus decreasing peek pressures and improving comfort, decreasing pain and preventing pressure ulcers. Through this immersion, you are better able to redistribute (equalize) the weight (force) of the client onto their thighs, greater trochanters (hips), and the ischial tuberosities (buttocks). Through immersion into the 4″ cells, a ROHO cushion aims to reduce the extrinsic risk factors of peak pressures, shear and friction, and microclimate in pressure ulcer development; however, it is important to assess the client individually for other risk factors including, but not limited to, nutrition, circulation, and previous history of pressure ulcers which NO cushion is able to affectively address.