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What Advice Would You Offer Someone Shopping For A New Seat Cushion?

A mySMAteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
San Francisco, CA
July 11, 2022
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A mySMAteam Member

This is actually a great question because living with SMA sometimes means its really hard to get a seat that works for you. My advice: Have a seating company that works with you. They will assess your needs, and find out what kind of seating arrangement works best and make tweaks as needed!

July 11, 2022
A mySMAteam Member

@A mySMAteam Member I actually just wear regular socks!

July 12, 2022
A mySMAteam Member

I agree with Aaron get a seating company that works with you and helps you find the right seat cushion it definitely makes a difference if you have the right seat!!

July 31, 2022
A mySMAteam Member

I have not had great luck with professional custom seating. First of all...you have to schedule time with a seating consultant. You have to have someone available to transfer you half a dozen times onto their standard cushions before they inevitably decide they need to custom form a molded cushion. Like a year goes by, you get this 800 dollar monstrosity of a cushion you can't cover with anything and feels like someone kicking you in ...lets say the butt...that can't sit on for more than 2 minutes. I ended up buying my cushion on Amazon...a standard cushion for like thirty bucks...works great. Wondergel Doublegel Gel PLUS Seat Cushion - 1.5" ...they don't sell it anymore but are a bunch of similar cushions .

July 29, 2022
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What is a good socks to wear for sma

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