{"product_id":"skil-care-wheelchair-leveling-pad-ergonomic-sling-seat-sag-eliminator","title":"Skil-Care Wheelchair Leveling Pad | Ergonomic Sling Seat Sag Eliminator","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkil-Care Wheelchair Leveling Pad for Correcting Sling Seat Sag and Improving Patient Postural Alignment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rigid foam cushion that elminates the hammocked surface on a wheelchair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlonged sitting in standard sling-seat wheelchairs often leads to an unsafe phenomenon known as the \"hammock effect.\" As the flexible fabric upholstery stretches and sags over time, it forces the patient's pelvis to tilt internally, rotating thighs inward and causing abnormal lateral leaning. This lack of structural support creates friction, painful pressure hot spots, and poor spinal alignment. The Skil-Care Wheelchair Leveling Pad solves this foundational ergonomic problem by creating a rigid, flat, and stable foundation directly on top of the sagging vinyl or nylon sling fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with a specialized wedge-shaped cross-profile, the pad is thickest in the center and tapers toward the lateral edges to perfectly neutralize the curved sag of standard wheelchair seats. By leveling the seating plane, it distributes the user's body weight evenly across the ischial tuberosities (sitting bones), effectively reducing the risk of pressure ulcers (bedsores). Encased in a medical-grade, fluid-proof black vinyl shell, this leveler pad stands up to severe incontinence episodes and can be disinfected instantly. The pad serves as a flat substrate underneath standard pressure-relief cushions, preserving their therapeutic alignment properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEliminates Hammock Sag:\u003c\/b\u003e Neutralizes the natural dipping curve of worn or stretched wheelchair fabric to provide a stable, flat sitting foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrects Pelvic Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e Prevents internal rotation of the hips and sacral sitting, reducing pressure on the lower tailbone and spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFluid-Proof Vinyl Shell:\u003c\/b\u003e Covered in a heavy-duty, wipe-clean medical vinyl cover that prevents fluid, urine, and moisture from soaking into the core foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimizes Secondary Cushions:\u003c\/b\u003e Acts as a corrective sub-base, allowing pressure-relieving gel or air cushions to function on a true flat plane as intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Density Support Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Built from a solid, resilient foam foundation that maintains its thickness and shape under continuous daily bariatric use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal Sling Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed in standard 18\" x 16\" sizing to drop cleanly into standard adult transport chairs, manual wheelchairs, and geri-chairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Skil-Care™ Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Designation:\u003c\/b\u003e Wheelchair Leveling Pad \/ Seat Sag Eliminator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number (SKU):\u003c\/b\u003e 757010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCore Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e High-density, impact-resistant industrial support foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOuter Cover Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Sealed, medical-grade fluid-resistant black vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 18\" Width x 16\" Depth x Tapered Thickness Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSanitization Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Spray or wipe down with standard clinic disinfectant or mild detergent solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeating Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Place directly on fabric sling beneath the primary comfort cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary Medical Indications:\u003c\/b\u003e Prevents sacral pressure sores, manages pelvic asymmetry, levels old wheelchair frames, aids long-term nursing home seating alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtended Product Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/files.rescue-supply.com\/PDF\/Brochures\/SKL-WheelchairLevelingPad_brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Brochure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING: \u003c\/strong\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skil-Care","offers":[{"title":"Wheelchair Leveling Pad - No Cover - 18\"W x 16\"D","offer_id":42605444333812,"sku":"SKL-757010","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wheelchair Leveling Pad w\/Vinyl Cover - 18\"W x 16\"D","offer_id":42605444366580,"sku":"SKL-757015","price":88.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wheelchair Leveling Pad w\/Vinyl Cover - 20\"W x 16\"D","offer_id":42605444399348,"sku":"SKL-757017","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2304\/8155\/products\/WheelchairLevelingPad.jpg?v=1755046885","url":"https:\/\/rescue-supply.com\/products\/skil-care-wheelchair-leveling-pad-ergonomic-sling-seat-sag-eliminator","provider":"Rescue Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}