I am looking to purchase a cushion for my 87 year old Dad who is developing a bed sore near his tailbone. Any input would be helpful. Thxs.
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This a very good product. It takes the pressure off of the tailbone. I have been very pleased.
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My father-in-law is over 100 years old and also had a sore on his bottom. This cushion has helped tremendously. However, he finds it hard to sit without slipping toward the front of the chair and has to keep hitching himself back up. I have wrapped the cushion with a towel to help the slipperyness, but just did it today, so don't know how well it will work. Pillow is good, though.
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My daughter is in a wheelchair and was getting a bad cramp from her back to her groin so I got her one and she hasn't had a cramp since. Just remember the V goes in the back. Definitely worth a try.
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My mother has a recurring sore near her tailbone as well. This pad has helped a great deal in relieving the pressure in that area.
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This chair pad would be perfect for that. It is comfortable and provides good cushion and support. The opening is such that it doesn't apply pressure to the tailbone. I had bought this for my mom's wheelchair for that same reason. Hope this helps.
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This does sit up high. It's very comfortable and gives great support. The person I bought it for doesn't like it (he doesn't like anything different) , but I'm thinking about taking it to work to put in my computer chair because I have sciatica. The cover is water repellent, which is nice, but it is slippery on a wheelchair. I'm thinking about making a covering for it, or putting velcro strips on it to keep it in place. It is a very nice size. If your Dad is doing a lot of sitting, I think this would be perfect for him.
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This cushion works well for the home but I found the kabooti works just as good and better for the car. You sit real high up in the Hermes, it's all one height and it's wide(I found out later it's designed for wheel chairs.) the kabooti tiers which for me is more comfortable in the car and travel. (The kabooti has a handle and much less conspicuous but I am a 52 year old woman.) hope this is helpful.
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It would probably be to tall but might work. I drive a tractor trailer at night and it helps my back but probably would have liked their original gel cushion better because the extreme seems to be a little too tall and seems hard to get comfortable on. I would try a thinner version.
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I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a covering for the mattress. It is not made to give substantial padded comfort to your back. I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a... » Read More I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a covering for the mattress. It is not made to give substantial padded comfort to your back. « Show Less
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The bottom (seat) cushions are a bit more firm than the back cushions. But you can position them as needed. My mother is 84 with bad knees and she was able to get up fairly easily. For the the price, this is a nice love seat but will require some assembly.
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This patented cushion is only sold on line. It comes in one universal size that seems to fit all after 11 years of no consumer issues! See it at these sites :www.LittleDeeper.com or www.LittleYogaCushion.com. Thanks for the inquiry! Richard Moody the inventor
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Actually, a doctor did suggest this product. We bought the size that would fit the dimensions of my mother in law's wheelchair. There are instructions that come with that explain how to adjust the cushion; however we did have help. My mother in law's Physical Therapist she was seeing after her release from skilled nursing actually adjusted the cushion. We have been very happy with the cushion. My mother in law has had no more compression sores and can sit comfortably for long periods of time on this cushion. Hope you find this information helpful, and good luck to you and your family member. Actually, a doctor did suggest this product. We bought the size that would fit the dimensions of my mother in law's wheelchair. There are instructions that come with that explain how to adjust the cushion; however we did have help. My mother in law's Physical Therapist she was seeing after her release from skilled nursing actually adjusted the cushion. We have been very happy with the cushion. My mother in law has had no more compression sores and can sit comfortably for long periods of time on this cushion. Hope you find this information helpful, and good luck to you and your family member.
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This cushion was a lifesaver for me. I fell and cracked my tailbone and could not stand the pain when I sat down until I purchased this item. It is a fairly firm foam, so should be able to relieve the pressure when you sit on it.Hope it helps you!
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I suffer from old bones and need a softer mat. This one is prefect to me. Just the right amount of cushion. You could also consider putting a yoga towel/rug on top of your mat to give you the extra cushion you desire. I find this mat more than adequate in cushioning.
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My guess is that there is about 3/8" gel cushioning. It is only slightly softer than the regular seat. It looks nice. It fits perfectly, is easy to install, but if you are looking for a soft seat like a foam cushion - this is not it.
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I am looking for a replacement cushion as well...if you find one can you let me know where. thanks kathryn f
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I apologize for not answering your question sooner. I honestly did not see it in my email. I was starting a new venture at that time, and was very busy.I would think it would work fine for an RV. I don't have an RV, but I did have a rattan sofa that had foam cushions. It was very comfortable and lasted many years.I weigh 275 and have not noticed any sags or indentations in my pad over the time I have had it. It is good that I am retired, because I would be late for work everyday. Looking at the other replies, if you had a cover for the pad (made or purchased) it may not tear. When I move my pad, I roll it up first and then move it with pulling on it. I apologize for not answering your question sooner. I honestly did not see it in my email. I was starting a new venture at that time, and was very busy.I would think it would work fine for an RV. I don't have an RV, but I did have a rattan sofa that had foam cushions. It was very comfortable and lasted many years.I weigh 275 and have not noticed any sags or indentations in my pad over the time I have had it. It is good that I am retired, because I would be late for work everyday. Looking at the other replies, if you had a cover for the pad (made or purchased) it may not tear.... » Read More I apologize for not answering your question sooner. I honestly did not see it in my email. I was starting a new venture at that time, and was very busy.I would think it would work fine for an RV. I don't have an RV, but I did have a rattan sofa that had foam cushions. It was very comfortable and lasted many years.I weigh 275 and have not noticed any sags or indentations in my pad over the time I have had it. It is good that I am retired, because I would be late for work everyday. Looking at the other replies, if you had a cover for the pad (made or purchased) it may not tear. When I move my pad, I roll it up first and then move it with pulling on it. « Show Less
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I own two of these cushions and love them. But in answer to your question I would direct you to the company who sells them, if anyone would know they should.
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Well...it's not specifically for the larger among us, but it has the best cushioning of any seat I've purchased. I use Brooks saddles for myself, but purchased this saddle for my ex-wife, and she found it the very best of the lot. We tried a few before this one, and the best one we have ever found was this one. I would recommend you read the reviews to see, but I think you'll be happy.
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I bought the gray medic air back cushion I believe the blue medic air back cushion and the gray medic air back cushion are the same cushionThis cushioin provides back pain relief and gives lower back support I am able to sit comfortably and stay relaxed in my chair with the graymedic air back cushion The instructions on this cushion say " do not inflate fully" and " Back Pillow should be soft and floppy" This is true
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This is not the cushion for you. This cushion is designed to take the pressure from the tailbone, and it works very well.
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Our doctor did suggest the cushion (although Medicare hasn't been willing to pay for it as of now), but he left it to usto determine the size. I measured my husband's wheelchair and the 2 chairs in which he sits often and selected thesize based on that. It is very easy to adjust the inflation level on the cushion. It has made a huge difference for my husband and is well worth it.
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The Cushion is great. However, the only way you are going to know if it will help you, is to try it. If you buy this through Amazon, their customer service wonderful. I am sure they will take it back, if you send it back in a reasonable amount of time. You have to test it yourself, there is no other way. It worked for me. It has a soft and a stiff side. I use the soft side. It comes in a cover, you use it with or without the cover. It is larger with the cover and smaller without it. I hope this helps.