Ride Custom Back – Important Product Update

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New 3D printed Ride Designs Custom Back

But first, are you familiar with the Ride Custom Back?  It has long been the premier wheelchair seating solution for achieving optimum postural support, balance and control. 

The ultra-breathable mesh liner option allows for a thin profile and helps to keep the sitter dry and comfortable in virtually any climate.

In addition, an AccuSoft® foam liner option provides a softer, more forgiving user interface with the exacting support of the Custom Back shell.

Leading the way in seating technology once again,

we have an important announcement!

Ride Designs has made a quantum leap forward in custom seating manufacturing.  Effective November 1, 2022 we will be utilizing the very latest in 3D printing technology to manufacture the Ride Custom Back.

This first-to-the-industry manufacturing method brings with it some amazing benefits:

  • Unparalleled accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Simplification (as follows):

Here’s the VERY IMPORTANT fine print:

  • As of November 1, 2022 you will see new part numbers on the Ride Custom Back order forms, and on quotes.
    • What was originally part number “RCB100” will now be part number “RCB200”.
    • Options that used to begin with “RCB” will now begin with “RCB2”.
  • HCPCS coding, pricing and product name stay the same.
    • Rest assured, we won’t disrupt your funding for current orders by changing part numbers mid-stream.
    • All open quotes and orders for RCB100s will remain unchanged, and those backs will be built in the original method.

As always, we’re here to help you in any way we can.

Call us at 866.788.1633 or email customerservice@ridedesigns.com.

Thank you, and Ride On!

Back support and the PSIS

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A good back support makes it possible to optimize pelvic alignment and then balance the trunk without affecting pelvic alignment. The key to achieving this support goal is in the way the back support pivots around its axis for seat to back angle.

The Ride Java Back Support, front view (shown with Java Cushion).

When the Java Back is positioned correctly on the wheelchair, it provides optimal pelvic alignment. It can then be adjusted for trunk balance without changing the pelvic alignment already achieved. Correct height adjustment of the Java Back on the wheelchair is key. 

When determining the correct height of the Java Back on the client’s wheelchair, it is important to locate the client’s PSIS (Posterior Superior Iliac Spine).

Line up the PSIS (indicated by dotted line) at pivot point of the Java Back, shown here from rear.

The PSIS is the most prominent posterior aspect of the iliac crest. If you’re not sure how to locate a client’s PSIS, here are some tips: 

  1. Stand behind the client and find the iliac crest laterally. Move your thumbs in and down until you find a prominent bony bump (which sharply disappears distally and inferiorly).
  2. Look for the two dimples on the lower back — the PSIS are typically located under the dimples.

Then adjust the back height so that the back angle pivot point lines up with the client’s PSIS. This allows the back to pivot around that point of control at the pelvis and not affect the anterior-posterior (sagittal plain) pelvic  orientation.  

New soft foam insert option for Ride Custom Back  

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Soft (as a bunny!): For a more forgiving user interface, an optional soft, open-cell polyurethane foam insert is now available as an alternative to the firm, breathable composite foam liner.

Protection and comfort: Supplementary reliefs help improve protection and comfort at sensitive areas.

Cover options: Available with choice of breathable spacer fabric cover or wipeable incontinence-proof cover.

Learn more about the Ride Custom Back here.

 

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Java Back’s little buddy: the fully-adjustable Java Decaf Back

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A properly selected and fitted back support can help a wheelchair user maintain their balance and best position on their cushion, resulting in the stability needed for increased freedom of movement and independence.

Accurate support of the trunk can also help reduce the stresses of pressure and shear on the cushion, contributing to good skin outcomes.

Shown here, designed specifically for pediatric users (or very narrow adults), the Java Decaf Back’s patented bio-mechanical design provides the flexibility to accurately fit both the trunk and pelvis for support, comfort and enhanced mobility. The Decaf Back fits any wheelchair 10-14″ in width. The highly adjustable hardware and personalized contour at the pelvis help to provide balanced support and freedom of movement.

Corbac available through year-end only

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Ride Corbac Back Support, side-view.

We are sorry to announce that due to increased manufacturing costs and decreased reimbursement, Ride will discontinue the manufacturing and sale of the Corbac Back Support, effective January 1, 2019.

Orders placed by the end of business on December 31, 2018 will be fulfilled. Limited Warranty for this product will remain effective for 24 months from the date of delivery to the original purchaser.

Please contact Ride Designs Customer Service with any questions.

Click here to learn how you can help protect access to quality complex rehab technology.