EMPOWER: INDEPENDENT LIVING
The Starlock Cushion -
A market leading aircell cushion. The Starlock cushion was developed in the USA by two pioneers in the field of pressure management. They had a key role in the development of a market leading air cell cushion and recognised it could be improved. The greatest testament to the success of the Starlock is the impact on lives of the people who use it.
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Case Study: James
Case Study: Richard
The Starlock was created, the only cushion available that puts the user in control of their changing postural needs without compromising pressure management
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ichard is an IT consultant. For the last 12 years, since an accident at work, he has become a full time wheelchair user. Due to the nature of his injuries, he has suffered recurring problems with pressure damage. During each day Richard would change his cushion to accommodate the degree of postural support he needed, no one product was adaptive or effective to meet his changing needs. Transfers were tiring and time consuming,
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having to swap cushions up to 10 times in a 12 hour period. Six months ago Richard started his trial with the Starlock through the local wheelchair service. The cushion has transformed his life in one simple step. He customises his seating without the need to use different cushions. Easy to modify, changing postural support without compromise inpressure management and above all, ensure day long comfort.
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ames served in the Royal Marine Core in Afghanistan. Whilst on active duty, he lost both his legs after stepping on an IED (Improvised Explosive Device). After a period of rehabilitation, he was determined to continue playing tennis but found it difficult to find an appropriate cushion that provided stability and postural support. James¹ (& his Starlock) now training in earnest, hoping to secure a place to represent the British team at the Brazil Para-Olympics.