The attenuating effect of a dynamic cushion on the development of leg edema in wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries.

Background: Prolonged wheelchair sitting is known to lead to venous stasis and results in leg edema.

Objective: To clarify how a dynamic cushion affects leg edema in people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) evoked by wheelchair sitting, we measured the changes in leg volume induced during wheelchair sitting with a dynamic air cushion or a static cushion.

Methods: Seven wheelchair users with SCI participated in this study.