Like the entire line of Skwoosh cushions, the Wheelchair Cushion reduces pressure on the ischial tuberosity, aka the “sitz” bones located at the lowest part of the pelvis, and helps to maintain circulation and prevent numbness and discomfort in the legs and lower back. TekPad® Ultra-Lite gel, a temperature stable and non-toxic composite, gives Skwoosh cushions their unique ability to conform to the contours of the body and provide pressure relief. These characteristics make TekPad a mainstay in the durable medical equipment (DME) market, where it is also used to treat and prevent bedsores in patients in hospital beds, positioning devices and braces.
The unique design of the Wheelchair Cushion further contributes to its effectiveness. The cushion is constructed of two small gel packs that sit under the upper thighs to improve circulation and relieve pressure on the upper thighs. The gel packs are kept in pace by a fabric cover constructed of the same waterproof nylon material used in most Medicare coded wheelchair cushions. The material has a very low coefficient of friction to ease motion and reduce the abrasion that can lead to ulcers. Designed with wheelchair users in mind, the Wheelchair Cushion has an extremely slim profile for an even less obtrusive appearance.
I-Tek, Inc. is a material design and development company focused on applying its patented TekPad® light weight gel to commercial applications. I-Tek’s Skwoosh Performance Comfort Products division was started in 1999 to bring TekPad technology to the outdoor and back comfort markets. New product development centers on serving markets in which comfort, cushioning and pressure relief are essential to performance.
For more information on I-Tek Inc., TekPad technology or Skwoosh gel cushions please contact Annie Barber at abarber@skwoosh.com or 978-689-0500.
