Written by Mike Price, OT
What's better than all of these single square foam cushions? Try 72 independently moving, brilliantly designed little cushions in one beautifully contoured package!
The Geo-Matt Contour wheelchair cushion from Span America is light years ahead of other foam technologies with its every detail designed to maximize comfort and skin protection.
The crux of its design lies in its cross cut supportive foam cells that move independently of one another to provide maximum pressure distribution and respond to your individual needs.
These cells form a ring of air that distributes and reduces heat in order to minimize perspiration and thus maintain skin integrity.
The cells are attached to a high density foam base that is curved on the bottom to prevent sagging in sling wheelchairs, then contoured on the top to relieve pressure on your legs and encourage an upright posture.
The Geo-Matt's incontinence-proof anti-slip cover has a super soft top to reduce shearing, or you can upgrade to the deluxe cover for an even softer seat.
At $100, the Geo-Matt Contour Cushion from Span America fights skin breakdown with its uniquely comfortable foam technology to become our pick for the best wheelchair cushion in the foam category!
If you like this technology but don't need as much positioning help, we recommend looking into Span America's more affordable Geo-Matt wheelchair cushion.
There is a wide variety of wheelchair cushions out there, each designed to meet individuals’ unique needs.
Level of desired support, amount of time spent in the wheelchair, and the user’s degree of independent movement are all important factors to consider when choosing the right wheelchair cushion.
The Geo-Matt Contour is specially designed to provide the best possible body position and spinal alignment for the user, and is an excellent choice for those looking to reduce pressure on their hips and lower back. Its foam construction also ensures it will remain cool and comfortable while you use it!
Foam cushions are ideal for those who are not seated in their wheelchairs 100% of the time, as they are less hefty (and less expensive!) than gel cushions.
The Geo-Matt Contour has a number of features designed to reduce friction and prevent skin shearing; but if these factors have already become problems, a more heavy-duty cushion such as the Jay Union Model may be a better fit.
Finally, the Geo-Matt has an impressive weight limit of 250 pounds, although it is not recommended for bariatric use.
Still not sure which wheelchair cushion is best? Learn more about how to choose the best cushion and see products in action at our YouTube channel!
Co-Founder of Rehabmart and an Occupational Therapist since 1993. Mike has spent his professional career working in multiple areas of Occupational Therapy, including pediatrics, geriatrics, hand therapy, ergonomics and inpatient / outpatient rehabilitation. Mike enjoys writing articles that help people solve complex therapeutic problems and make better product choices.
