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  • October 6, 2011 at 2:54 pm #73982
    Wheelchair Cushion

    I have been using a manual wheelchair when I am out for a while now, but I am finding I am having a problem with the cushion.
    When I sit on the cushion for more than half an hour or so I find that when I do finally transfer to another seat or get home, I am finding that my trousers are absolutely drenched through sweating. It is just uncomfortable and slightly embaresing.
    I was just wondering if anyone else has this problem and if anyone has any ideas as to what to do.

    Thanks

    skel2
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    October 6, 2011 at 3:45 pm #82387
    Re: Wheelchair Cushion

    I tend to take off the vinyl/nylon covers and put on a faux sheepskin cover.

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    October 7, 2011 at 8:08 am #82388
    Re: Wheelchair Cushion

    You can get fleece-covered cushions fairly cheaply. A friend of mine has a sort of sheepskin (well, probably, as catatude says, faux sheepskin) that sits on top of her actual cushion.

    In an emergency, a small towel on top of the cushion can help.

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    October 7, 2011 at 8:39 am #82389
    Re: Wheelchair Cushion

    Thanks, will get that sorted out for the next time I go out :D

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