Clinicians and ATPs often face the challenge of selecting the right product. When I first started out as a clinician, it was difficult knowing where to begin, with all the options that exist in the market today. When we look at cushions, it seems like they are all essentially the same, made of foam and various other materials like air and gel, but how do we select the right one for our client? Typically, we select a cushion through trial and error, asking more senior clinicians for their opinion, maybe pressure mapping, or just using the patient report if they have sensation. When we look at selecting a cushion for…

The Ultra. I use this rather modular approach to head positioning frequently, mostly because I work with wheelchair users who require significant head support to achieve and maintain as neutral a head position as possible. The Ultra can include an occipital pad, suboccipital pad, and lateral pads. Each are very adjustable to match an individual’s needs.   Occipital SupportThe Occipital Support is placed behind the client’s head, supporting the occiput. Even though I work quite a bit with younger children, I typically order a larger occipital pad – kid’s heads are large in proportion to their body and the larger pad has more surface area and is contoured to provide…

Posted byQuantumRehab April 22, 2020 Clinicians and ATPs often face the challenge of selecting the right product. When I first started out as a clinician, it was difficult knowing where to begin, with all the options that exist in the market today. When we look at cushions, it seems like they are all essentially the same, made of foam and various other materials like air and gel, but how do we select the right one for our client? Typically, we select a cushion through trial and error, asking more senior clinicians for their opinion, maybe pressure mapping, or just using the patient report if they have sensation. When we look…