Maintain your cushion in good condition. Foam cushions will need to be replaced every 6 to 12 months. Your therapist will show you how to check whether special pressure relieving cushions are working properly. Prevention is better than cure. If skin problems are caught early, there is often a simple solution.
Most people have great difficulty sitting still for any period of time.
We constantly readjust our position and relieve pressure, without thinking about it. If you watch someone who is sitting, you will soon see them cross or uncross their legs, lean forwards or backwards, lean sideways or even stand up to relieve pressure or find a more comfortable position. People who have had a spinal cord injury may have lost some or all of these capabilities. For this reason, you may be at risk of developing pressure sores if you sit for long periods of time. If you are bony, incontinent, unwell or perspire a lot, this risk may be increased further.