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There are usually 3 phillips head screws holding hinges to each side. All that is required is to remove the screws, switch out the hinges, and then screw in the new hinges that should line up with the prior holes! It doesn't take very long thankfully. Good luck!

The most important thing is that you can "float" in the middle of the height of the cushion. As an ATP, I usually get the high profile unless there are specific concerns around seat to floor height or other functional considerations. There are also hybrid cushions that have foam in the front to help with transfers (sliding board/pushing on cushion to transfer or move) that should also be considered. Ideally, you can talk to your PT/OT/ATP and trial a cushion if you have concerns about it prior to it being ordered. If you have a lot of cushion under your seat/thigh bones of fat/muscle tissue then a lower profile cushion could work well.

Get some dish soap and water - or if you have any bubble solution that works too and rub that on where you think there's a leak. With the valve closed, then push on the cushion. You should be able to see little bubbles where you put the soap/water mix if there's a leak. You can also take it to a bike shop and often they can find it and patch it like they do with inner tubes - highly recommend building a relationship with a local bike person (great for wheel support too!). The roho cushion should have come with a patch kit. Most cushions are under warranty for a while. If you have issues getting things fixed/replaced if there are holes you can try calling Roho directly and they will need the serial number from the bottom of your cushion. If it's under warranty they can ship you a replacement directly and cut out the middle man/provider. Good luck!

Glad it helped!

They can be repaired similarly to how an inner tube on a tire is repaired. There is typically one patch that comes with the original cushion. Another option is to take it to your local bike shop and ask them to repair the hole as they are used to doing this for inner tubes - making friends with a local bike shop is a great idea. However, depending on the cushion they could also be under warranty and for this you can call Roho directly (800) 736-0925 *Choose option for seating/roho from choices. They will ask for the serial number which is on the bottom of your cushion. If under warranty they will ship a new one to you directly and you do not need to go through service/repair with your provider.

The part number is different if it's being ordered with the chair or being ordered as a part to install after-the-fact. I encourage you to go through your provider or to call the manufacturer directly. In this case that would be Quantum Rehab.

I recommend reaching out to the provider that processed/delivered the part. There may be an updated needed to the software or something may need to be replaced.

There are many options on systems that can be used! Whatever part of your body you can repeatedly/consistently move can be connected to a chair's controls. Sometimes this involves multiple systems - such as a smaller more sensitive joystick in a very specific location along with buttons to change modes and/or to turn the chair on/off. Talk your your ATP, PM&R doctor or see if there is a PT/OT at a local seating clinic or who have experience with mobility devices to figure out what may be best for you. Ultimately, it is all of those members who are involved in the process to ensure you can have maximal independence and autonomy with the equipment. Remember to ask to trial equipment before they order it if you have concerns or to confirm the decisions you think may work!

It can be used for many things!

They can come in many sizes. If a size isn't available it may need to be made custom for you which is possible! Talk to your ATP about what you need and make sure your PT/MD documents the reasons you find it necessary to have a larger size for functional independence and seating safety!

@@coexistat i had one made from Roho for my my Colours wheelchair the spazz model hugs from Las Vegas

Is the valve open to allow air to flow through all quadrants? Did you inspect for tears/holes in that quadrant? It's a good idea to contact your provider as you may need a new cushion.

As soon as you see something going wrong, contact your provider's service/repair team. If your insurance paid for your cushion and it is falling apart/breaking they should cover a replacement. Cushions often need to be replaced at least every 2 years if used regularly.

Inflate until the surface is even. Sit in the chair. Someone put their hand under the pelvic bone. There should be a two finger width between the butt and the metal plate on the wheelchair seat.

There are many reasons to consider this whether it be that you need a shorter seat to floor height or if you have non-reduceable positioning needs. Example: if you have a boney promenance or obliquity, your ATP/Therapist may recommend a variety of sizes as part of a customized cushion so that part of your body can sit more functionally neutral.

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I'm about to post a new video that has a little more information. It's hard to fill the cushion correctly when sitting on it, but you want to make sure you are sitting in the "middle" of the air-filled pockets. You don't want to be sitting at the top of those plastic air nipples or bottoming out and sitting on the hard surface under the cushion. A good rule of thumb is to make sure to have two fingers of protection from the bottom of your wheelchair sling/surface.

Here’s the new video. How much it’s filled depends on the air pressure in your environment. th-cam.com/video/tUW3wNfWAJM/w-d-xo.html

They are available online from Lowes/Home Depot and can be found on amazon. Check the links in the description of the video for some of them! Good luck!

This may be more related to your body positioning and allowing your organs/intestines to be moved/stretched out/scrunched up allows the gases to release during the hoyer transfer. It probably isn't bad for you at all. May be good to talk to your PT/OT or doctor about managing this if you aren't happy with what is currently happening.

Any patient who cannot safely walk functionally for activities of daily living (especially in the home) may be eligible for a custom manual wheelchair if they have a long term/lifetime disability or medical condition. Custom chairs are not meant for people with temporary needs such as recovering from a surgery. Anyone unable to functionally propel a manual wheelchair may be eligible for a power device. It is important for PT/OT or MD/NP/PA to document why the less expensive equipment is not functional and/or safe. There are some diagnoses that specifically allow for more customized components for skin protection and positioning. There are also some diagnoses that are more relevant for more complex power wheelchair components and electronics. If you talk to your doctor, they should be able to refer you to a provider/ATP near you who can answer more questions and start the process for you!

You are correct. When the green is pushed in the air can "slosh" throughout the whole cushion and therefore isn't as helpful with stability. It's good to keep it on green until you are sitting on it and comfortable and in a neutral position. Then lock it on red to provide more control to the cushion. This way it adjusts to how you need to sink into it for your natural neutral positioning. Does that make sense?

Check out my recent video that takes a closer look specifically at the Quadro! th-cam.com/video/tUW3wNfWAJM/w-d-xo.html

All orders typically start with talking to an MD/NP/PA about why a chair like this is needed in order to get a referral to an ATP/provider to start the process.

So you can use your leg on the floor to help with propulsion of the wheelchair

Keep in mind that these chairs can be customized to be whatever height is needed for the individual. These are designed mostly for people who foot propel which is why they seem lower to the ground. The trigger handles on the back by the push handles have to be squeezed together to tilt the chair. It can only be put into tilt when the chair has weight in it. This is the Ki Mobility Liberty Chair. www.kimobility.com/Product.action?productName=Liberty

It is best to discuss cushion options and concerns you have during your wheelchair evaluation. Especially if you have experience with a demo cushion and don't think it is right for you. Make sure to ask questions and discuss your experiences when your ATP and therapist are determining the type of cushion you will have!

You can talk to the folks you bought the cushion from to get another! Your ATP should be able to get you another pump if you lose yours or if yours breaks. Or, you can contact roho directly.

They're also found on Amazon and ebay. I just ordered one for my Quadtro that came with a used Permobil mobility chair I just bought. $13.

She did. She provided information on how to let the air settle and how far the user should sink into the air pillows. There are so many variables it would be a2 hour movie. I have ALS & Adhesive Arachnoiditis. My Arachnoiditis shows itself mostly in my left butt cheek and back of the leg. I need to minimize pressure to the butt cheek area. There may be someone who needs to have the from lowered because they lose feeling if they don't lessen the pressure. If you meant that she didn't give a couple examples of adjustment and then push the red side in, you are correct. I wish she had referred the person to their local therapy professional or MD. For a quick overall view she did really good. Another is to make sure there luggage folks bring the cushion with the chair. I normally can take it in the cabin, but lately they have been cracking down on that. Anyone know if they still make the toilet seat cushion and what their thoughts are on it. Again, this is to relieve pressure from the SCI butt cheek and more.

The cushion is considered medical and should be taken on the plane with you. Never kept with the chair. Way to easy for them to loose or damage it. It cant be counted as one of your carry-ons.

If you are sitting in it, you or a caregiver can put a hand under the cushion to "feel" for your boney prominences. It's important to make sure that they aren't poking down to the bottom of the cushion. This can be a final check. You can also get a sensor reader from Roho/your ATP that connects to the air valve and will tell you how inflated it is. This is usually not covered by insurance, but can be helpful to give you an idea of how full/not full it is for you on a regular basis. But you always have to keep in mind that pressure changes with temperature, altitude...etc.

@@karenhalgren3889 I agree - however, unlike recommendations to take your cushion and sit on it on any other surface, a roho on an airplane will expand (become harder) as you go up and then go back to normal when you come back down. If you want to sit on the roho for a flight (example - long flights), make sure you/someone re-inflates it to the correct pressure once you get to the altitude level for the flight. You'll have to redo this when you come down again or it will be deflated when you get back into your chair after the flight.

I know, it looks like it will hit the ground. Why is it so low? Ambulatory people look stupid to begin with when they are advertising non ambulatory chairs, bu tall people look REALLY dumb.