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In 1980 Skil-Care™ developed and introduced the first Gel Wheelchair Cushions and Gel-Foam Cushions in the Industry. Since then, Skil-Care™ has been an innovative force in cushion design, development, and manufacturing technology. Since water based gel is very effective in weight distribution(maximizing interface contact area), reduction of shearing forces, heat build-up, Skil-Care has chosen to take the lead in offering a wide sampling of gel cushions in addition to other materials.
The first gel foam cushions were introduced by Skil-Care Corporation in 1980 and subsequently, many new gel cushions have be introduced. The advantages of gels cooling effect is highlighted by studies that have determined that a one-degree build up of body temperature increases the metabolic demand of the tissue by 10% which in turn contributes to an increase in the propensity to develop pressure sores. All Skil-Care™ cushions are provided with safety straps and in most cases low shear outer covers.
Water based gel is very effective in weight distribution (maximizing interface contact area), reduction of shearing forces, and heat build-up. The advantages of gels cooling effect is highlighted by studies that have determined that a one-degree build up of body temperature increases the metabolic demand of the tissue by 10% which in turn contributes to an increase in the propensity to develop pressure sores.
Skil-Care cushions now available on The Rehabilitation Appliance Program (RAP) administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) through The Country Care Group
HealthSaver are proud to be the exclusive importer & distributor in Australia for Skil-Care Corporation.
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