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Post icon  Posted 25 September 2009 - 07:30 PM

Hi there,

Well, just over a year ago I got referred to the Specialist Disability Unit at the Nuffield in Oxford to have a postural assessment so they could set me up with a better wheelchair as my kyphoscoliosis had worsened quite dramatically following my second spinal fusion. I finally got the support on Wednesday and have had a horrible couple of days with it. I've felt that, while I have actually been sitting up straight i.e it was supporting me laterally, I've been bent forward and my right hip and ribs have been hurting alot.

I was given a J2 cushion to sit on instead of the Vicair I've been using for years but I've found it's extremely bucketed and the reason I was all squished and also couldn't get the momentum to push up even the smallest slopes. So-I've switched back to my Vicair and am much more comfortable.

Anyway-the reason for my ramblings (sorry this has turned into a long post is: Does anyone know of a cushion that's as supportive as the J2 (mainly for my legs that flop all over the place) but is not bucketed and as comfortable as a Vicair?!

Any opinions and ideas greatly appreciated!

Thanks! :bye:
Paraplegic with Spina Bifida. Sensory and function level is T8. T11-L5 fusion 1993. Laminectomy and decompression T10 2006. Spinal fusion T8-T12 with instrumentation Feb 2007. Moderate kyphoscoliosis. Taking 75mg Lyrica 3xday for neuropathic pain.
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Posted 29 September 2009 - 03:32 AM

Try out the Ride custom cushion. I'm not sure if it's available about North America but it's custom made for you and designed for 'high risk' chair users. http://www.ridedesigns.com
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Posted 29 September 2009 - 02:40 PM

Thanks for that.
I'll mention it to my OT. I live in England so I'm not sure what's avilable.
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