Let's talk wheelchair cushions // Geo-Matrix Hybrid review

When you spend your life in a wheelchair, what you sit on is a big deal!

There are so many options out there for wheelchair cushions, and it can be confusing, so I'm weighing in on what I look for in a cushion and the kinds of cushions I've used over the years.

My current cushion, a Geo-Matrix Hybrid, is my favorite, so I did a full review on it!

Geo-Matrix

Synergy Solutions/Stealth

Jay

[CinkSVideo]

The cushion options can be overwhelming, and then you see the price and it’s just crazy. Disability products is big business.

[riggs.mortis]

Thanks for this! I’m getting a Geo-Matrix on my new chair and I wasn’t sure whether it was a good option or not since I currently have a ROHO. This put me way at ease, so I really appreciate it!!

[Romans]

I can't thank you enough; I didn't even understand the name of the bones that are causing additional pain when sitting but I knew one source was/is my tail bone with not fat.

[gjj]

I love my Supracor Stimulite XS it is all honeycomb but soft where needed and firmer in other areas to provide stability. Easy to clean since it is full of honeycombs, especially after an "accident".

[klasandersson]

I´m only on my secon cushion in my chair, a powerchair at that, but I have a StimuLite by SUPRACOR INC and are most pleased, the first vas a foam cushion that wasn´t up to the job to put it mildly! I´ve only been wheeling for slightly over a yeat and have all my issues with the periferal nervasystem, loss of muscle control and strength, dulled sensory capability and such... It took me about 6 months to realise that it was the cushion that was at fault, but living in sweden has its perks so it was just to give the fysiotherapist a call and she got me a brand spanking new one within two weeks, for free! 😎 Allways nice to hear others speak of their experiences with their accesories and kit, feels sort of stupid to have to learn some of the things others have allready tried and tested! Take care and have a winter over there in Canada! // 59 N

[WheelchairWonders]

I have Varilite on my powerchair and Roho on my sports manual chair.. I think I could do better so I will take a look at the Geo-Matrix Hybrid one.. Thank you Britney.. (Phil-UK)

[DroopyMoo]

This was super informative! I use a Supracore stimulite classic xs and I find the honeycomb structure super comfortable. It has a very sturdy but soft, pressure relieving structure and ventilation is amazing it is also very low maintenance.

[morgancalvi]

I put a puppy training pad between the cushion and the cover. I have the ROHO Mosaic (junk) and the ROHO Nexus Spirit. I like the Nexus Spirit...BUT as a hip amputee, I need a cushion built up on the side where my hip used to be (the right side) ...so I'm probably either going to end up with a custom cushion (quick, send LOTS of $$$ 😂) or a ROHO Quadrant with the left side deflated and the right side inflated (still send $$$ 🤣).

[Liz-Biz]

Great info Brittany!! Thank you.

The Java Ride cushion is durable and superb for pressure relief. Never had a pressure sore. Comes in custom fit sizes.

[johnmaude]

I have used the super core slimline cushion for the past five years, absolutely love 9:59 it 😍 I replace them every 22 months, before I started using these I used plain foam cushion that caused me terrible pain in the back of my thighs

[Wheeled_Fighter]

I have a Jay Comfort curve its very basic, not super comfortable but many times more so than a car seat is. I sat on a vatilite with the PSV valve and thought was neat, not sure about local price of $380 US, I have a boney butt, it was very adjustable but I question how durable it is in the long run? I like not to feel the vibration as I'm rolling. I need to buy tires and tubes and dump the solid tires though. Have to see who has similar cushions here. It gets upto 121 degrees in Arizona during the summer, so a sweaty bottom isn't much fun.

Do you know if Blake medical ships to the US, they should. Both the US and Canada are North America!

[cfalkner]

Super helpful!
The biggest problem with deciding what cushion to buy is that any length of a demo isn’t enough to know for sure what you need/want.
I’m in a roho now because that’s what the people at the hospital said I need. But I really want to try something more stable. I might see if I can get my hands on a Geo Matrix hybrid. 🤔

[gregelliott]

I've been a paraplegic for 40 years and have tried a lot of different cushions. I always go back to a low profile ROHO, which works the best for me to prevent pressure sores.

[johnvelas]

The paraplegic girl I told you about said she really likes support at her shoulder blades as well.
This is just shy of her 1 year anniversary.

[jhors]

Thank-you Brittney for posting this informative video. You are a fabulous communicator!:)

[birhanezemichael]

thank you so much for the valuable information. i am choosing the best cushion for me and your video is so helpful for the best decision.

[stephanietetreault]

Im recently paraplegic since Aug 2022 and Im using a Jay3 and i love it so far. Keep my legs together and has roho in the butt area. I really like it compared to the full roho cushions.

[jazysmama]

Thank you for the information. Looking for a new cushion 🎉t😢

[krammet]

Thank you for this video. I tried contacting Blake Medical, but sadly there are no distributors in my area. I still messaged them for information about their other products. Thank you!

[GingerKiwiDev]

Are there cushions that take pressure off the coccyx (tailbone)? I have EDS (hypermobility) and dislocated my coccyx a couple of years ago (yes not bruised or fractured like typical tailbone injuries, but dislocated).
It’s still not back in the right place. When working from home I use a office chair cushion that has a U cut out where the tailbone would hit.

Thanks so much for all your content and the time you take making the downloadable resources.